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EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN 


HYMN-BOOK 


BY   AUTHORITY   OF    THE  ENGLISH  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN 
SYNOD    OF   MISSOURI   AND   OTHER   STATES. 


AMERICAN  LUTHERAN  PUBLICATION  BOARD, 

1909. 

Pittsburg,  Pa. 


Copyright  1892 

iJy  the    Publication    Board    of    the    English   Evangelical 

I,utheran  Synod  of  Missouri  and  other  States. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


THE  COMMON  SERVICE. 

(By  permission  of  the  Joint  Committee.) 


PAGE. 

Festivals  of  the  Church  v 

A  Table  of  Days  on 
which  the  Mova- 
ble Festivals  will 
fall       -.-  Vll 


Immovable  Festivals  v 
Movable  Festivals  -v-vi 
A  Table  of  Days  on 
which    Faster  will 
fall  -      vi 


II    Tabus  of  Epistles  and  Gospels,       viii 

III  Table  of  Scripture  Lessons  for 

the  Sundays  and  Festivals.  xi 

IV  Tabi,e  of  Lessons  for  Morning  and 

Evening  throughout  the  year.       xii 
V    ORDER   OF   MORNING   SERVICE,    OR 

THE  COMMUNION.         -       -       -  1 

VI    ORDER   OF   EVENING   SERVICE,   OR 

VESPERS.       -----         14 
VII    The  order  of  Early  Morning 

Service,  or  Matins.         -        -         17 
VIII    Introits  and  Collects    for  the 

Church  Year.        -  21 

IX  Invitatories,  Antiphons,  Respon- 
sories  and  versicles  for  the 
Church  Year.  ...        59 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


X    Collects  and  Prayers. 


XI 


70 


General 

70 

Thanksgiving  Col- 

For the  Church 

72 

lects        - 

80 

For    the    Civil    Au- 

For   Special    Gifts 

thorities 

75 

and  Graces     - 

81 

In  time  of  Affliction 

For    an    Answer    to 

and  Distress     - 

77 

Prayer     - 

87 

General  Prayers. 

_ 

88 

The  Litany 

88 

Evening  Suffrages 

97 

The  Suffrages   - 

92 

The  Bidding  Prayer 

98 

Morning  Suffrages  - 

95 

General  Prayers 

108 

XII    The  Psalms. 


104 


A  SELECTION  OF  HYMNS.       -        -  i 

Arrangement  of  Hymns.    -       -        -  450 

Index  of  First  Lines.        ...  452 

Index  of  Hymns  Translated  from 

the  German. 464 


iv 


FESTIVALS  OF  THE  CHURCH. 


I. 

IMMOVABLE  FESTIVALS. 


January  1 


Chief  Festivals. 
Christmas,  or  the  Nativity  of  our  I^ord      -         December  25 
The  Circumcision  of  Christ  and  New  Year's 

Day 

The  Epiphany,  or  the  Manifestation  of  Christ 

to  the  Gentiles    -------      January  6 

The  Festival  of  the  Reformation  ...      October  31 

Minor  Festivals, 
observed  in  some  parts  of  the  lutheran  church. 


St.  Andrew  the  Apostle's  Day       -       -       - 

St.  Thomas  the  Apostle's  Day    -       -       - 

St.  Stephen  the  Martyr's  Day        - 

St.  John  the  Apostle's  Day  - 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul     -       -       -        - 

The  Presentation  of  Christ         ... 

St.  Matthias  the  Apostle's  Day 

The  Annunciation         ----- 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James  the  Apostles'  Day 

The  Birthday  of  St.  John  the  Baptist 

St.  Peter  and  St.  Paul  the  Apostles'  Day 

The  Visitation 

vSt.  James  the  Elder,  the  Apostle's  Day 

St.  Bartholomew  the  Apostle's  Day 

St.  Matthew  the  Apostle's  Day 

St.  Michael  the  Archangel's  Day 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude  the  Apostles'  Day 


November  30 

December  21 

December  26 

December  27 

January  25 

February  2 

February  24 

March  25 

May  1 

June  24 

June  29 

July  2 

July  25 

August  24 

September  21 

September  29 

October  28 


II. 


MOVABLE  FESTIVALS. 


RULES. 
To  Find  the  Movable  Festivals. 
The  Movable  Festivals  all  depend  upon  Easter  except 
Advent.  v 


Advent  Sunday  Is  always  the  nearest  Sunday  to  the 
thirtieth  day  of  November,  whether  before  or  after. 

Easter  is  always  the  first  Sunday  after  the  Full  Moon 
which  happens  upon,  or  next  after  the  twenty-first  day 
of  March  ;  and  if  the  Full  Moon  happens  upon  a  Sun- 
day, Easter  is  the  Sunday  after. 

The  time  of  Easter  being  found,  the  other  Festivals 
occur  as  follows : 

Septuagesima  Sunday  is  nine  weeks  before  Easter. 

Ash  Wednesday,  or  the  beginning  of  Lent,  is  forty-six 
days  before  Easter. 

Palm  Sunday,  or  the  beginning  of  Holy  Week,  is  eight 
days  before  Easter. 

Holy  Thursday  is  the  Thursday  before  Easter. 

Good  Friday  is  the  Friday  before  Easter. 

Ascension  nay  is  forty  days  after  Easter. 

Whitsunday  is  seven  weeks  after  Easter. 

Trinity  Sunday  is  eight  weeks  after  Easter. 


A  Table  of  the  Days  on  which  Foster  will  fall 

FROM  1892-2003. 

1892.  April  1? 

1893.  *-         2 

1920.  April   4 

1948.  March  28 

1976.  April  18 

1977.  "       10 

1921.  March  27 

1949.  April  17 

1894.  March  25 

1922.  April  16 

1923.  "         1 

1950.      A         9 

1978.  March  26 

1895.  April  14 

1896.  *         5 

1951.  March  25 

1979.  April  15 

1924.      "       20 

1952.  April  13 

1980.      "         6 

1897.      "        18 

1925.      "       12 

1953.      &         5 

1981.      "       19 

1898.      "        10 

1926.      "         4 

1954.      M       18 

1982.      "        11 

1899.      "         2 

1927.      "       17 

1955.      "       10 

1983.      "         3 

1900.      "       15 

1928.      "         8 

1956.      "         1 

1984.      "       22 

1901.      "         7 

1929.  March  31 

1957.      "       21 

1985.      "         7 

1902.  March  30 

1930.  April  20 

1931.  ik         5 

1958.      "         6 

1986.  March  30 

1903.  April  12 

1904.  "         3 

1959.  March  29 

1987.  April  19 

1932.  March  27 

1960.  April  17 

1961.  "         2 

1988.      f*         3 

1905.      "       23 

1933.  April  IS 

1989.  March  26 

1906.      "       15 

1934.      5         1 

1962.      "       22 

1990.  April  15 

1907.  March  31 

1935.     ."       21 

1963.      "       14 

1991.  March  31 

1908.  April  19 

1936.      "       12 

1964.  March  29 

1992.  April  19 

1909.      "       11 

1937.  March  28 

1965.  April  18 

1966.  **       10 

1993.      "       11 

1910.  March  27 

1938.  April  17 

1994.      "         3 

1911.  April  1« 

1939.      R         9 

1967.  March  26 

1995.      "       16 

1912.      "         7 

1940.  March  24 

1968.  April  14 

1969.  fi         6 

1996.      "         7 

1913.  March  23 

1941.  April  13 

1997.  March  30 

1914.  April  12 

1942.      "         5 

1970.  March  29 

1998.  April  12 

1915.      "         4 

1943.      "       25 

1971.  April  11 

1972.  "         2 

1999.      "         4 

1916.      "       23 

1944.      "         9 

2000.      "       23 

1917.      "         8 

1945.      "         1 

1973.      "       22 

2001.      "       15 

1918.  March  31 

1946.      "       21 

1974.      "       14 

2002.  March  31 

1919.  April  zQ 

1947.      *         6 

1975.  March  30 

|003.  April  20/ 

A  Table  of  the  Movable  Festivals, 

According  to  the  several  days  that  Easter  can  possibly 
fall  upon. 

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Feb.    4 

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May  10 

27 

Nov.29 

"     23 

1 

"    19 

"      5 

May    1 

27 

"    30 

"     24 

1 

"    20 

"      6 

"      2 

11    12 

27 

Dec.  1 

"     25 

2 

"    21 

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J*      3 

"    13 

27 

"      2 

*■     26 

2 

"    22 

"      8 

U      4 

"    14 

27 

"      3 

"     27 

2 

"    23 

"      9 

"      5 

'•    15 

26 

Nov.27 

»     83 

2 

"    24 

"    10 

"      6 

"    16 

26 

"    28 

"     29 

2 

"    25 

"    11 

"      7 

"    17 

26 

"    29 

"     30 

2 

"    26 

»    12 

»      8 

"    18 

26 

"    30 

■»     31 

2 

"    27 

«    13 

"      9 

"    19 

26 

Dec.  1 

April    1 

3 

"    28 

"    14 

"    10 

"    20 

26 

"     2 

**       2 

3 

"    29 

"    15 

»    11 

"    21 

26 

"     3 

"       3 

3 

41    30 

»    16 

"    12 

"    22 

25 

Nov.27 

4 

3 

"    31 

"    17 

"    13 

»    23 

25 

"    28 

"       5 

3 

Feb.    1 

u    18 

"    14 

"    24 

25 

"    29 

"       6 

3 

"     2 

»    19 

"    15 

"    25 

25 

"    30 

7 

3 

"      3 

"    20 

"    16 

«    26 

25 

Dec.  1 

11       8 

4 

"      4 

"    21 

"    17 

"    27 

25 

k-     2 

"       9 

4 

■*      5 

"    22 

"    18 

"    28 

25 

"      3 

"     10 

4 

11      6 

"    23 

"    19 

«    29 

24 

Nov.27 

M     11 

4 

"      7 

"    24 

•'    20 

•'    30 

24 

"    28 

"      12 

4 

"      8 

"    25 

"    21 

«    31 

24 

"    29 

"     13 

4 

"      9 

u    26 

"    22 

June  1 

24 

"    30 

"     14 

4 

"    10 

"    27 

11    23 

"      2 

24 

Dec.  1 

"     15 

5 

"    11 

"    28 

»    24 

'•     3 

24 

"     2 

"      16 

5 

"    12 

Mar.   1 

"    25 

u      4 

24 

T"    „3 

"     17 

5 

"    13 

*•      2 

"    26 

»      5 

23 

Nov.27 

'•      18 

5 

"    14 

"      3 

"    27 

'•      6 

23 

"    28 

"      19 

5 

"    15 

"      4 

"    28 

«      7 

23 

"    29 

"     20 

5 

"    16 

"      5 

"    29 

"      8 

23 

"    30 

"     21 

5 

u     17 

"      6 

"    30 

•'      9 

23 

Dec.  1 

"     22 

6 

i'    18 

"      7 

"    31 

"    10 

23 

"      2 

"     23 

6 

•*    19 

"      8 

June  1 

»    11 

23 

"      3 

"     24 

6 

"    20 

"      9 

■'      21      «    12 

22 

Nov,27 

"     25 

6 

n    <>] 

"    10 

"      3|      "    13 

22 

"    28 

*In  a  Leap  Year,  the  number  of  Sundays  after  Epi- 

phany is  the  same  as  if  Easter  had  fallen  one  day  later 

than  it  really  does;  and  Septuagesima  Sunday  and  Ash 

Wednesday  fall  one  day  later  than  that  given  in  the  Ta- ' 
ble,  unless  the  Table  gives  some  day  in  March  for  Ash  \ 
Wednesday:  for  in  that  case  the  day  in  the  Table  is  right  1 

vli 


Table  op  the  Epistles  and  Gospels. 
For  the  Sundays  and  Festivals  of  the  Church-Year. 


Sundays  and 
Chief  Festivals. 


Sundays  in  Advent 


3 

4 

Christmas  Day. 


S.  after  Christmas. 
New  Year's  Day  — 
S.  after  New  Yeai 

Ep  iph  a  n  y ,— ■ 

S.  after  Epiphany. 

2 

3 

4 

5 


I  Septuagesima,  

Sexagesimal. 

Quinquagesima.  — 
Ash,  Wednesday.  — 
Sundays  in  Lent  — 

1  Invocavit,  

2  Beminiscere,  - 

3  Oculi,  ■ 

4  Laetare.  — 

5  Judica 


6  Palmarum,— 
Holy  Week,  Man. 

Tuesday, 

Wednesday,  


Thursday, 

Good  Friday,  - 
Easter  Sunday, 

Monday, 

Ss  afterEaster. 

1  Quasimod, 

2  Misericord. 


Epistles. 


Gospels. 


Rom'ns-xiii  11-14 
xv  4-13 


1  Corinh's-iv  1-5 
Philipians-iv  4-7 
Tit.  ii.  11-14 ;  Isa 
ix2-7 

Tit.  iii  4-7 


Galatians— iv  1-7 
iii  23-29 


1  Peter — iv  12-19 
Isaiah lx  1-6 

Romans— xii  1-5 

xii  6-16  a 

— xii  16  21b 
-xiii  8-10 


Coloss'ns  iii  12-17 
3  Peter i  16-21 

1  Gorki's  ix  24x5 

3 xi  19  xii  9 

1 xiii  1-14 

Joel ii  12-19 

2  Corin's— vi  1-10 
IThessa'siv  1-7 
Ephesians-vl-9 
Gaiatia's-iv  21-31 
Hebrews-ix  11-15 
Philipp'ns-ii  5-11 

Isaiah i  5-10 

Jeremiah  xi  18-20 
Isaiah  lxli  11: 

lxiii  1-7 
1  Corin's-xi  21-32 
Isaiah-iiil31iiil2 

1  Corin's v  6-8 

Acts x  34  41 

1  John v  4-12 

1  Peter ii  21-25 


Matthew— xr,  1-9 

Luke xxi,  25-36 

Matthew— xi,  2  10 

John i,  19-28 

Luke ii,  1-14 


ii,  15-20 

ii,  33-40 

ii,  21 

Matthew— ii,  13-23 
ii,  1-12 


Luke- 
John- 


-ii,  41  52 
-ii,  1-11 
Matthew-viii,  1-13 
viii,  23-27 
xiii,  24  30 
-xvii,  1-9 
—xx,  1-16 

Luke viii,  4  15 

-xviii,  31-43 
Matthew-vi,  16-21 


iv,  1-11 

xv,  21-28 

Luke xi,  14-28 

John vi,  1-15 

viii,  46-59 


Matthew— xxi,  1 

John xii,  1-23 

xii,  24-43 


Lukexxii,l.xxiii42 

John xiii,  1-15 

Johnxviii,l  xlx,42 

Mark xvi,  1-8 

Luke— xxiv,  13-35 


John- 


-xx,  19-31 
— x,  11-16 


a  End:  "men  of  low  estate." 

o  Begin  :  "Be  not  wise  in  your  own  conceits. 


Table  of  Epistles  and  Gospels— Continued. 


Sundays  and 
Chief  Festivals. 


3  Jubilate, 

4  Cantate, 

5  Bogate, 

Ascension, 

S.  after  Ascension, 

W  hitsunday, 

Monday, 

Trinity  Sunday,— 
Ss.  after  Trinity, — 


27 


Epistles. 


James- 


Acts — 
1  Peter- 
Acts  — 


-ii  11-20 
-i  16-21 
— i  22-27 
— i  1-11 
-iv  7-11 
— ii  1-13 


1  Cor. 


x  42-48  / 

Romans-xi  33-36 

1  John— iv  16-21 
1  John — iii  13  18 

1  Peter v  6-11 

Rom.  — viii  18-23 
I  Peter — iii  8-15  i 
Romans— vi  3-11 
-vi  19-23 
-viii  12-17 

x6-13 

-xii  1-11 
-xv  1-10 
— iii  4-11 
Galat'ns  iii  15-22 

v  16-24 

v  25,  vi  10 

Eph. iii  13-21 

iv  1-6 

ICor. i4  9 

-iv  22-28 
-v  15-21 

vi  10-17 

Philipp'ns  i  3-11 

iii  17  21 

Collos. i  9-14 

1  Thes.— iv  13-18 

2  Peter  iii  3-14  or 

2  Thess. i  3-10 

1  Thess. — v  1  11 


Eph. 


Gospels. 


xvi  16  23  c 

xvi  5-15 

xvi  23-30  d 

Mark  —xvi  14-20 
John-xv26xvi4 

xiv  23-31 

iii  16-21 

iii  1-15 


Luke — xvi  19-31 

xiv  16-24 

xv  1-10 

— vi  36-42 
vl  11 


Matthew-v  20-26 

Mark viii  1-9 

Matth.— vii  15-23 

Luke xvi  1-9 

xlx  41-48 

xviii  9-14 

Mark — vii  31-37 

Luke x  23-37 

xvii  11-19 

Matth.  — vi  24-34 
Luke — vii  11-17 
xiv 1-11 


Matth.  xxii  34-46 
ix  1-8 


John 

Math,  xviii  23-35 

xxii  15-22 

ix  18-26 

xxiv  15-28 

xxv  31-46 


-xxv  1-13 


xxii  1-14 
-iv  46-54  i 


c  End:  "ask  me  nothing."     /  End:  "name  of  the  Lord." 
d  Begin:  "Verily,  verily,  I"    g  Begin:  "God  is  love." 
"        "Be  ye  therefore1'    7i  End:  "in  your  hearts." 
i  Begin:  "And  there  was  a  certain  nobleman." 


Apostles'  days  axd  other  Minor  Festivals. 
Observed  in  some  pai-ts  of  the  Lutheran  Church. 


Minor  Festival  Days. 


Epistles, 


Gospels. 


,S£.  Andrew  the  Apostle  — 
St.  Thomas  the  Apostle,— 
St.  Stephen  the  Martyr,- 
St.  John  the  Apostle, 


Rom. — x  10-18  Matth.  iv  18-82 


Ephes. i  3-6 

Acts-vi8  viiGO 


John— xx  24-31 
Mat.xxiii  34-39 


1  John — i  1-10  John-xxi  19-34 


Tlie  Conversion  of  St. Paul  Acts ix  1-22  Matt,  xix  27-30 

The  Presentation  of  CJwist  Malachi-iii  1-4  Luke — ii  22  32 

St.  Matthias  the  Apostle,-  Acts i  15-26  Matt.— xi  25-30 

The  Annunciation, Isaiah  viilO-lG  Luke i  26-38 

St.  Philip  A  St.  James,   ' 

Apostles,  Ephes.-ii  19-22  John— xiv  1-14 

St.  John  the  Baptist, Isaiah — xi  1-5  Luke i  57-80 

St.  Peter  &  St.  Paul,  Apos.  Acts— xii  1-11  Matt,  xvi  13-20 

The  Visitation, Isaiah — xl  1-5  Luke i  39-56 

St.  James  the  Elder,  Apos.  Rom.  viii  28-39  Matt.-  xx  20-33 

St.  Bartholomew,  Apostle  2  Cor. — iv  7-10  Luke  xxii 24-30 

St,  Matthew  the  Apostle,-  Ephes.-iv  7-14  Matth.-ix  9-13 

St.  Michael  the  Archange] f  Rev. — xii  7-12 xviii  1-11 

St.  Simon  &  St.  rade,Apos\l  Peter 1 3-9jJohn-xv  17-21 


J  Table  of  Scrdptttre  Lessons  for  the  Sundays  and 


Festivals  of  the  Church- Year. 


Sundays  and 
Festivals. 


From  Gospels.\From  Epistles. 


From  the  New  Testament. 


Sundays  in  Advent. 


Christmas  Day, 


S.  after  Christmas, 
New  Year's  Eve, 
Neiv  Year's  Day, 
S.  after  New  Year, 
Epiphany, 

Sundays  after 
Epiphany, 


1 

2  — 

3 — 

4 . — 

5 — 

6 

Septuagesima, 

Sexagesima, 

Qui  nqu  agesima, 
Sundays  in  Lent. 

1  Invocavit. 

2  Reminiscere, 

3  Oculi. 

4  Laetare, 

5  Judica. 

6  Palmarum, 
Thursday  before  Easter, 
Good  Friday, 

Easter  Sunday, 

Monday, 

Sundays  after  Easter. 

1  Quasimod., 

2  Misericord., 

3  Jubilate, 

4  Cantate, 

5  Rogate, 


Luke 


John 


Luke 
Matt. 
Luke 

Matt. 


John 


il-25 

i 26-35 

i  39-56 

i  67-80 

i  1-14 

i  15-18 

ii  :;2-32 

xvil-12 

iv  16-21 

iii  1-12 

iii  13-17 


Col.  i  16-23 
Rom.      i  16-25 

ii  1-12 
Heb.  aril  15-25 
i  1-12 
1  John  iv  7  16 
Heb.  iii  1-6 
1  Peter   i  22-25 

ii  i-IO 
Rom.  vii  7-25 
-       iii  23-31 


Matt. 
John 


i  35-51 

iii  22-36 

iv  12-17 

iv  4-^4 

iv  25-42 

Matt,    xi  25-30 

xvi  13-20 

xvii  1-9 

John  viii  12-20 

- — ■    viii  23  40 

ix  1-22 

x233 

xi  1-2 

xi  28-57 

xii  1-19 

iAike  xxii  7-23 
Mat.xxvii33-54 
Mat.xxviiil-10 
John   xx  11-18 


Ephes.  iii  1-22 
Rom.    iv  J  6-^5 

v  1-5 

viii  J -11 

1  Cor.  ii  1-10 
James  iii  13-18 

2  Cor.  viii  1-9 
Rom.  xiv  13-19 

X8-18 

Heb.  xii  1-6 
Rom.  viii  28-39 
2  Cor.     iv  7-14 

v  14-21 

I  Peter  i  13-21 
Heb.  x  19-27 
1  Cor.  x  16-22 
Rev.  vl-14 
1  Cor.  xv  12-28 
xv  35-49 


Lukexxiv36-47 
John   xxi  1-19 

■       xvii  1-8 

— -     xvii  9-19 
xvii  20-26 


■      xv  50-58 

1  John       i  1-7 

ii  12-17 

iii  1-11 

v  12-21 

si 


Table  of  Scripture  Lessons  for  the  Sundays  and 
Festivals  of  the  Church-Year—  Continued. 


Sundays  and 
Festivals. 


Sundays  in  Advent. 

2- 

3 


Christmas  Day. 


S.  after  Christmas. 
New  Year's  Eve. 
New  Year's  Day. 
S.  after  New  Year. 
Epiphany. 

Sundays  after 
Epiphany. 


From  the  Old  Testament. 


Historical  Books.   Poetical  Booiks. 


Gen. 

-xii.  1-4-xiii.  5-11 


4 

5 

6 _ 

Septaugesima, 
Sexagesima, 
Quinquagesima, 
Sundays  in  Lent. 

1  lnvocavit, 

2  Reminiscere, 

3  Oculi, 

4  Laetarc, 

5  Judica, 

6  Palmarum, 
Thursday  bef. Easter.  Ps. 
Good  Friday, 
Easter  Sunday, 

— Monday, 

Sundays  aft.  Easter. 

1  Quasimod., 

2  Misericord., 

3  Jubilate. 

4  Cantate. 

5  Rogate, 


—  xiv.  8-30. 

—  xv.  1-17. 
— xviii.  20-33. 

—  xxii.  1-9. 
— xxiv.  34-51. 
-xxviii.10-22. 

—  xi.  28-43. 

—  xlix.  1-33. 

—  1. 15-22. 


Exod.         i.  3-22. 

ii.  1-10. 

ii.  11-15. 

iii.  1-14. 

v.  1-21. 

|- v.22— vi.  9. 

xxiii. 
Exod.  xii.  1-14. 
Job.  xix.  22-27. 
Ps.    cxviii.  14-29. 


Deut.  xviii.15-19, 
Isa.  lxi.  1-6. 

Amos        iii.  1-8 
Micah       vi.  1-8 

vii.  14-20 

Haggai      ii.  1-9, 
Mai.  ii.  4-10, 

Amos    viii.  1-14, 
Hab.         ii.  1-14. 


Tsa. 
Ps. 


1.  4-10. 
Ii. 
xxii. 
Tsa.  lxiv.  l-]2. 
Job  xxxiii.  13-30. 
Zech.  ix.  8-12. 
Ps.  XXV. 

Isa.  Iii.  13— liii.12. 
xxv.  1-8 


Exod. 


Ps. 


xv.  1-21. 

xv.  22-26. 

xvi.  1-15. 

xvii.  1-16. 

cxvi. 


Eze.  xxx  viii, 1-14. 

Isa.  iv.  2-6. 

Eze.  xxxiv.11-16. 
Hosea  ii.  18-23. 
Isa.  xlix.  0-15. 
Ps.  lxxxvi. 


(xii) 


Table  of  Scripture  Lessons  eor  the  Sundays  and 
Festivals  of  the  Church- Year—  Continued. 


Sundays  and 
Festivals. 


From  the  New  Testament. 


From  Gospels.      From  Epistles. 


Ascension, 

S.  after  Ascension, 

Whitsunday, 

Monday, 

Trinity  Sunday, 

Sundays  aft.  Trinity. 


Luke  xxiv.44-53. 
John  xiv.  1-14, 
xiv.  15-21. 
xv.  1-8. 


Eph. 

Acts 


Mat.xxviii.18-20. 


iv.  7-16. 
i.  13-26 
ii.  14-21 
Rom.  x.  11-17 
Eph.  i.  3-14 


John 


John 
Mark 


27 

Harvest  Festival. 
Reformation, 
Thanksgiving^ 
Humiliation. 


Luke 
Matt. 
Luke 


John 
Ps. 


v.  1-12. 
v.  13-19. 

v.  27-42. 

v.  43-48. 

vi.  1-15. 

vi.  16-23. 

vii.  1-14. 

vii.  24-29. 

v.  19-29. 

v.  30-36. 

v.  37-47. 

vi.  30-51. 

iv.  26-34. 

xii.  32-38. 

xiii.  1-9. 

xiii.  44-52. 

xv.  11-32. 

x.  1-12. 

xv.  1-11. 

xx.  16-26. 

xxi.  33-44. 

xv.  18-25. 

xii.  18-27. 

xiii.  1-13. 

xvii.  20-37. 

xxv.  14-30. 

xiii.  23-30. 

xii.  13-21. 

ii.  13-17. 

cxlvi. 

cxliii. 


Acts 


Rev. 


ii.  42-47. 

-  iii.  1-10. 

-  iii.  11-26. 

iv.  1-22. 

-  iv.  23-31. 
-iv.32— v.ll. 

-  V.  12-42. 

vi.  1-7. 

-  vii.  51-60. 

-  viii.  9-25. 

-  Viii.  26-39. 

-  ix.  1-22. 

-  x.21— xi.13. 

-  xiv.  1-20. 

-  xvi.  13-40. 

-  xvii.  15-34. 

-  xviii.  1-11. 

-  xix.1-11. 

-  xx.  17-38. 
-xxiv.  10-27. 

-  xxvi.  1-29. 
-xxviii.1-31. 


ITim 

Gal. 

Ps. 


ii.  1-11 

iii.  1-22. 

vii.  9-17. 

xx.  11-15. 

xxii.  6-21. 

vi.  6-10. 

ii.  16-21. 

cxlv. 

cxxx. 


urn) 


Table  of  Scripture  Lessons  for  the  Sundays  and 
Festivals  of  the  Church-Year—  Continued. 


Sundays  and 
Festivals. 


From  the  Old  Testament. 


Historical  Books. 


Ascension,                  Gen.  v.  21-34. 

S.  after  Ascension,     Exod.  xix.  3-8. 

Whitsunday,              Joel  ii.  21-27. 

Monday,                       Ps.  exxii. 

Trinity  Sunday,  Num.  vi.  22-27. 
Sundays  uft.lrinity. 

1 Ex'd.xxxiv.l-lO. 

2 Num.  xxi.  4-9. 


Port ieal  Books. 


xxiii.  7,12. 

Josh.  xxiv.  14-28. 
Jud.  ii.  1-12. 

Kuth  i.  1-17. 

1  Sam.      iii.  1-18. 

x.  17-27. 

■     xv.  16-23. 

xxiv.  2-22. 

2  Sam.     vii.  1-16. 
vii.  17-29. 

xii.  1-10. 
xiii.  1-7. 


1  Kings   iii.  5-15. 
2Chr.    vii.  12-22. 

xiii.  3-18. 

lK'gsxviii.21-40. 

xix.  4-18. 


2  Kings     v.  1-14. 

Jonah  iii.l-i  v.ll. 

2  Chr.  xxxii.1-21. 

— xxxiv.14-28. 

xxxvi.  11-21. 

Dan.       ii.  31-48. 

Ezra       iii.  10-13. 

Mai.  iii.  1-5. 

Harvest  Festival,  Dcut.  xxvi.1-11. 
Reformation,  2Ch.xxxiv.29-33. 
Thanksgiving,  Ps.  xcv.  1-8. 
Humiliation.  lxxxv. 


Ps.  ex. 

tea.  xxxii.  14-20. 
Joel  ii.  28-32. 
Eze.  XXXVi.25-28. 

Isa.  vi.  1-8. 

Ps.  lxii. 

Job    xxxvi.  26— 
xxx  vii.  13. 
Eze.  xviii.  20-24. 
Ps.  ciii. 

Lam.  iii.  22-40. 
Ps.  xci. 

Eeeles.  iii.  1-17. 
Ps.  exix.  105-112. 

; liii. 

1  Jer.  viii.  4-9. 
Eze.  xiii.  9-16. 
Prov.  ix.  1-18. 
Job  xxxviii.1-11. 
Prov.  iii.  1-16. 
Deut.  vi.  4-13. 
Jer.  xvii.  5-10. 
Lev.  xix.  9-18. 
Deut.   xxi.is-21. 

■ xxiv.  17-22. 

Prov.       vi.  6-11. 

xxiii.  19-35. 

1 xxiv.  13-22. 

Ec.  xi.  9— xii.  14. 
Prov.  xxx.  1-14. 
Mai.  iii.  13— iv.6. 
D'ut.xxxii.21-43. 


Ps. 


Isa. 


xcii. 

lxv. 

xlvi. 
]  xx  viii. 
i.  16-18. 


(xiv) 


A  Table  of  Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening 
Throughout  the  Year. 


The  Lessons  appointed  for  days  between  the  Fourth 
Sunday  in  Advent  and  the  First  Sunday  after  Epip- 
hany, are  to  be  omitted  when  the  days  for  which  they 
are  appointed  do  not  occur. 

When  there  are  not  Six  Sundays  after  Epiphany,  the 
Lessons  for  the  week  after  the  First  Sunday  may  be 
omitted  one  year ;  and  these  which  follow  another 
Sunday,  the  second  year ;  and  so  on  :  in  order  that  in 
the  course  of  several  years  all  the  Lessons  provided 
may  be  read. 

The  Lessons  appointed  for  the  days  from  the  Twen- 
tieth Sunday  after  Trinity  to  the  end  of  the  year  are 
to  be  read  in  every  year,  and  those  appointed  for  the 
weeks  before  the  Twentieth  Sunday  after  Trinity  are 
to  be  omitted  so  far  as  is  necessary  to  this  end. 


Days. 


First  Sunday 
in  Advent. 
Monday  — 
Tuesday .. . 
Wednesday 
Thursday .  • 

Friday 

Saturday... 


Morning. 


Evening. 


Matthew  xi.  25-30.  Genesis  hi.  1-24. 

Acts          iii.  22-2(3. ,  Genesis  ix.  1-19. 

Colossians  1. 15-29.  •  -Genesis  xxii.  1-19. 

Hebrews       i.  1-4.!  Genesis  xlix.  1-: 


Hebrews      ii.  1-4. 
Ephesians  iii.  1-12. 


Second  Sun 
in  Advent. 

Monday Acts      xvii.  16-34 

Tuesday . .  .  |1  John  iv.  9-16 
Wednesday  Colossians  i.  1-8 
Thursday.  .  |Philipp'ns  ii.12-18 

Friday Philip'ns  iii.  12-16. 

Saturday...  Colossians  iii.1-11.! 


Numbers  xxiv.  14-25 
Deut.  xviii.  15-19. 


TkirdSundyy 
in  Advent. 
Monday .... 
Tuesday.  .. 
Wednesday 
Thursday. . 

Friday 

Saturday. . . 


1  Chronicles  xvii. 1-27. 

2  Chronicles  vii.  11-22. 
jlsaiah  xi  1-10. 
J  eremiah  xxhi.  2-8. 
Jeremiah  xxx.  1-22. 
Jeremiah  xxxih.14-26. 


Hebrews  x.  35-39. 
Luke  xxi.  5-24. 
Luke  xii.  35-59. 
James  v.  7-11. 

Luke  i.  1-25. 

Luke  i.  26-38. 


Isaiah  ii.  1-5. 

Isaiah  xxiv.  21-xxv.5. 
Isaiah  xxv.  6-10. 

Isaiah  xxvi.  1-21. 

Isaiah  li.  1-16. 

Isaiah  Iii.  1-12. 


Uv) 


A  Table  of  Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening. 

Days. 

Morning. 

Evening. 

Fourth  Sun. 

in  Advent. 

Monday.... 

Matthew     1. 18-25. 

Isaiah 

xl.  1-11. 

Tuesday.  .. 

Luke           i.  39-45. 

Malachi 

iii.  1-7. 

Wednesday 

Luke           i.  46-56. 

Malachi 

iv.  1-6. 

Thursday .  • 

Luke           i.  57-66. 

Isaiah 

xxviii.  14-19. 

Friday 

Luke          i.  67-80. 

Isaiah 

vii.  1-17. 

Saturday... 

Matthew      i.  1-17. 

Micah 

v.  1-15. 

Christmas. 

Dee.  27 

John            i.  15-18. 

Micah 

iv.  1-8. 

Dec.  28 

Luke          ii.  15-30. 

Isaiah 

xxxii.  1-8. 

Dec.  29 

Luke          ii.  22-24. 

Isaiah 

xlvi.  3-13. 

Dec.  30 

Luke         ii.  25-32. 

Isaiah 

xlix.  1-13. 

Dec.  31 

Matthew  ii.  13-15. 

Isaiah 

Iv.  1-13. 

Jan.  2 

Matthew   ii.  16-18. 

Isaiah 

xlii.  1-9. 

Jan.  3 

Matthew  ii.  19-23. 

Isaiah 

lxi.  1-11. 

Jan.  4 • 

Matthew  iii.  1-12. 

Isaiah 

lvi.  1-8. 

Jan.  5 

Luke           iii.  1-9. 

Isaiah 

xii.  1-6. 

Epiphany. 

| 

Monday.... 

Luke        iii.  10-14. 

Genesis 

i.  1-31. 

Tuesday... 

Luke        iii.  15-20 

Genesis 

ii.  1-25. 

Wednesday 

Mark              i.  1-8. 

.  Genesis 

iv.  1-26. 

Thursday.. 

Mark             i.  9-11. 

i  Genesis 

v.  1-32. 

Friday 

Luke        iii.  21, 22 

Genesis 

vi.  9-22. 

Saturday... 

Luke        iii.  2=3-28; 

Genesis 

vii.  1-24. 

1  Sunday  aft. 

Epiphany. 

Monday  ... 

John           i.  29-34. 

Genesis 

viii.  1-22. 

Tuesday  ... 

John            i.  35-42. 

Genesis 

xi.  1-9. 

Wednesday 

John            i.  43-51. 

Genesis 

xii.  1-20. 

Thursday.. 

Luke          i  v.  1-13 

Genesis 

xiii.1-18. 

Friday . 

Mark          i.  12-15 

Genesis 

xiv.  8-24. 

Saturday... 

Matthew  iv.  12-17. 

Genesis 

xvvl-21. 

2  Sunday  aft. 

Epiphany. 

Monday-... 

Matthew  iv.  18-25. 

Genesis 

xvii.  1-22. 

Tuesday  . . . 

Matthew     v.  1-19. 

Genesis 

xviii.  1-&3. 

Wednesday 

Matthew  v.  27-48. 

Genesis 

xix.  1-29. 

Thursday.. 

Matthew    vi.  1-23. 

Genesis 

xxi.  1-8. 

Friday 

Matthew  vii.  1-14. 

Genesis 

xxi  v.  1-28. 

Saturday. . . 

Matthew  vii.24-29. 

Genesis 

xxi  v.  29-67. 

(xvi) 


A  Table  of  Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening. 

Days. 

Morning. 

Evening. 

3  Sunday  aft. 
Epiphany. 
Monday.... 
Tuesday . . . 
Wednesday 
Thursday . . 

Friday 

Saturday. . . 

Matt.      viii.  14-33. 
Matt.       viii.  38-34. 
Matthew   ix.9-17. 
Matthew  ix.  37-38. 
Matthew     x.  1-16. 
Matthew  x.l7-xi.l. 

Genesis  xxv.  19-34. 
Genesis  xxvii.  1-45. 
Gn.  xxvii.46-xxviii.33. 
Genesis  xxix.  1-30. 
Genesis  xxxi.  1-18. 
Genesis      xxxii.  3-33. 

4  Sunday  aft. 
Epiphany. 
Monday.... 
Tuesday..  . 
Wednesday 
Thursday. . 

Friday 

Saturday. . . 

Matthew  xi.  11-34. 
Matthew  xii.  1-31. 
Matthew  xii.33-50. 
Matthew  xiii.1-33. 
Matthew  xiv.  1-36. 
Matthew  xv.  1-30. 

Genesis  xxxiii.  1-30. 
Genesis  xxxv.  1-31. 
Genesis  xxxvii.  1-36. 
Genesis  xxxix.  1-33. 
Genesis  xl.  1-33. 
Genesis           xli.  1-37. 

5  Sunday  aft. 
Epiphany. 
Monday 
Tuesday.  .. 
Wednesday 
Thursday. . 

Friday 

Saturday. .  • 

Matthew  xv.39-39. 
Matthew  xvi.1-13. 
Matt.      xvi.  31-38. 
Matt.      xvii.  9-37. 
Matthew  xix.  1-15. 
Matthew  xx.1  '-34. 

Genesis  xli.  38-57 
i  Genesis  xlii.  1-38* 
Genesis  xliii.  1-34' 
Genesis  xli  v.  1-34' 
Genesis  xlv.  1-38' 
Genesis         xlvi.  1-34] 

6  Sunday  aft. 
Epiphany. 
Monday  — 
Tuesday ... 
Wednesday 
Thursday.. 

Friday 

Saturday.  •  • 

Matt.      xxi.  10-46. 
Matt,     xxiii.  1-39. 
Mark          i.  16-45. 
Mark           ii.  1-38. 
Mark         iii.  1-35. 
Mark           v.  1-30. 

Genesis  xlvii.  1-31. 
Genesis  xlviii.  1-33. 
Exodus  i.  1-33. 
Exodus  ii.  1-35. 
Exodus  iii.  1-33. 
Exodus            iv.  1-31. 

Septu'gesima 

Sunday. 
Monday  ... 
Tuesday . . . 
Wednesday 
Thursday . . 

Friday 

Saturday. . . 

Mark         v.  31-43. 
Mark          vi.  1-39. 
Mark        vi.  30-56. 
Mark        vii.  1-30. 
Mark  viii.  10-ix.l. 
Mark          ix.  3-33. 

Exodus  v.  1-33. 
Exodus  vi.  1-13. 
Exodus  xi.  1-10. 
Exodus  xii.  1-38. 
Exodus  xii.  39-43. 
Exodus          xiii.  ]  -33. 

Uvtf) 


A  Table  of  Lessons  fob  Mobning  and  Evening. 

Days. 

Mobning. 

Evening. 

Sexagesima 

Sunday. 

Monday — 

Mark 

x.  1-31. 

Exodus 

xiv.  1-31. 

Tuesday . . . 

Mark 

x.  33-52. 

Exodus 

xv.  1-21. 

"Wednesday  Mark 

xi.  1-33. 

Exodus    xv.22.xvi.36. 

Thursday.. 

Mark 

xii.  13-44. 

Exodus 

xvii.  1-16. 

Friday 

Luke 

iv.  14-44. 

Exodus 

xix. 1-25. 

Saturday. . . 

Luke 

v.  12-39. 

Exodus 

xx.  1-23. 

Quinquages- 

ima  Sunday. 

Monday 

Luke 

vi.1-35. 

Exodus  xxiv.l-xxv.9. 

Tuesday..  . 

Luke 

vi.  43-49. 

Ex.  xxxi. 

18-xxxii.35. 

Wednesday 

Luke 

vii.  1-10. 

Exodus 

xxxiii.  1-23. 

Thursday. . 

Luke 

vii.l8-viii.3. 

Exodus 

xxxiv.  1-lC. 

Friday 

Luke 

viii.  16-56. 

Exodus    xxxiv.  27-35. 

Saturday. . . 

Luke 

ix.  1-27. 

Exodus 

xl.  1-38. 

First  Sunday 

in  Lent. 

Monday.... 

Luke 

ix.  28-62. 

Numbers 

iii.  5-13. 

Tuesday. .. 

Luke 

x.  1-22. 

Numbers 

x.  11-36. 

Wednesday 

Luke 

x.  38-xi.l3. 

Numbers 

xi.  1-35. 

Thursday. . 

Luke 

xi.  29-36. 

Numbers 

xii.  1-15. 

Friday 

Luke 

xi.  37-54. 

Numbers 

xiii.  1-25. 

Saturday. . . 

Luke 

xii.  1-34. 

Numbers 

xiii.  26-33. 

Second  Sun. 

in  Lent. 

Monday.... 

Luke 

xiii.  1-17. 

Numbers 

xiv.  1-45. 

Tuesday ... 

Luke 

xiv.  25-35. 

Numbers 

xvi.  1-22. 

Wedn  esday  Luke 

xv.  11-32. 

Numbers 

xvi.  23-50. 

Thursday. .  jLuke 

xvi.  10-18. 

Numbers 

xvii.  1-13. 

Friday 

Luke 

xvii.  1-10. 

Numbers 

xx.  1-29. 

Saturday. . . 

Luke 

xviii.  1-8. 

Numbers  xxi.l-xxii.l. 

Third  Sun. 

in  Lent. 

Monday  ... 

Luke 

xviii.  15-30. 

Numbers 

xxii.  2-41. 

Tuesday... 

Luke 

xix.  1-40. 

Numbers 

xxiii.  1-30. 

Wednesday  Luke 

xx.  l-xxi.4 

Numbers 

xxiv.  1-13. 

Thursday.. 

Lke  xxi.37-xxii.38. 

Numbers  xxvii.  12-23. 

Friday 

Luke 

xxii.  39-71. 

Deuteronomy  v.  1-33. 

Saturday. . . 

Luke 

xxiii.1-25. 

Deut. 

viu.1-20. 

(xviii) 


A  Table  of  Lessons  eor  Morning  and  Evening. 

Days. 

Morning. 

Evening. 

Fourth  Sun. 

in  Lent. 

Monday.... 

Luke 

xxiii.  26-56. 

Deuteronomy  ix.1-29. 

Tuesday.  .. 

Matt. 

xxvi.1-35. 

Deuteronomy  x.1-22. 

"Wednesday 

Matt. 

xxvi.  36-75. 

Deuteronomy  xi.1-32. 

Thursday . . 

Matt. 

xxvii.1-38. 

Deut.         xxviii.  1-14. 

Friday 

Matt. 

xxvii.39-66. 

Deut.       xxviii.  15-68. 

Saturday. . . 

Mark 

xiv.  1-31. 

Deut.         xxxiv.  1-12. 

Fifth  Sun. 

in  Lent. 

Monday.... 

Mark 

xiv.  32-72. 

Jeremiah          ii.  1-19. 

Tuesday... 

Mark 

xv.  1-19. 

Hosea            xlii.  9-14. 

Wednesday 

Mark 

xv.  20-47. 

Zephaniah        lii.  1-8. 

Thursday.. 

John 

xii.  1-19. 

Micah              iii.  9-12. 

Friday 

John 

xii.  20-50. 

Isaiah             Ixvi.  1-0. 

Saturday... 

John 

xiii.  16-38. 

Zechariah        ix.  1-17. 

Palm  Sun. 

Monday  ... 

John 

xviii.  1-18. 

Jeremiah        vii.  1-15. 

Tuesday ... 

John 

xviii.  19-40. 

Isaiah                1.  4-11. 

Wednesday 

John 

xix.  1-12. 

Jeremiah       xi.  18-23. 

Thursday.. 

John 

xix.  13-24. 

Zechariah        iii.  1-10. 

Good  Friday 

John 

xix.  25-37. 

Lam.                  ii.  8-15. 

Saturday... 

John 

xix.  38-42. 

Isaiah             lii.  13-15. 

Easter. 

Monday.... 

Tuesday  . . . 

Matt. 

xxviii.1-15. 

Ezekiel         xxi.  25-27. 

Wednesday 

John 

xx.  1-18. 

Haggai            ii.  20-23. 
Zeehariah        vi.  9-15. 

Thursday.. 

Luke 

xxiv.  1-12. 

Friday 

Luke 

xxiv.  36-49. 

Ezekiel       xvii.  22-24. 

Saturday. . . 

Mark 

xvi.  9-14. 

Isaiah          xliv.  21-28. 

First  Sun. 

aft.  Easter. 

Monday — 

John 

xxi.  1-25. 

Jonah                 i.  1-16. 

Tuesday John 

ii.  12-25. 

Jonah           i.  17-ii.  10. 

Wednesday  John 

iii.  22-36. 

Jonah               iii.  1-10. 

Thursday. .  John 

iv.  1-27. 

Jonah               iv.  1-11. 

Friday .  ... 

John 

iv.  28-38. 

Isaiah          xxxiii.  2-6. 

Saturday. . . 

John 

iv.  39-45. 

Isaiah          xlii.  10-17. 

(xix) 


A  Table  of  Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening. 

Days. 

Morning. 

Evening. 

Second  Sun. 

aft.  Easter. 

Monday — 

John 

v.  1-17. 

Micah              ii.  12, 13. 

Tuesday.  .. 

John 

v.  18-30. 

Isaiah          xxx.  19-26. 

Wednesday 

John 

v.  31-47. 

Jeremiah       iii.  11-19. 

Thursday . . 

John 

vi.  16-39. 

Ezekiel      xxxiv.  1-11. 

Friday 

John 

vi.  30-40. 

Ezekiel    xxxiv.  12-22. 

Saturday. . . 
Third  Sun. 

John 

vi.  41-59. 

Ezekiel    xxxiv.  23-31. 

aft.  Easter. 

Monday  — 

John 

vi.  60-71. 

Ezekiel      xxxvi.  1-15. 

Tuesday ... 

John 

vii.  1-13. 

Ezekiel    xxxvi.  16-32. 

Wednesday 

John 

vii.  14-24. 

Ezekiel    xxxvi.  33-38. 

Thursday .. 

John 

vii.  25-36. 

Haggai               ii.  2-9. 
Zechariah          ii.  1-13. 

Friday 

John 

vii.  37-53. 

Saturday. . . 

John 

viii.  1-11. 

Zechariah         xi.  1-17. 

Fourth  Sun- 

aft.  Easter. 

Monday  ... 

John 

viii.  12-20. 

Zechariah       xii.  1-13. 

Tuesday  ... 

John 

viii.  21-29. 

Isaiah               lxv.  1-7. 

Wednesday  J  John 

viii.  30-45. 

Isaiah             lxv.  8-16. 

Thursday..  John 

ix.  1-13. 

Jeremiah       viii.  4-13. 

Friday 

Saturday. . . 

John 

ix.  14-34. 

Zechariah    viii.  18-23. 

John 

ix.  35-41. 

Isaiah          xlix.  22-26. 

Fifth  Sun, 

aft.  Easter. 

Monday.... 

John 

X.  1-5. 

Amos                 ix.  8-15. 

Tuesday  ...  John 

x.  6-10. 

Isaiah                 iv.  2-6. 

Wednesday  Matt. : 
Ascension    1 
Day 1 

sxviii.  16-20. 

Isaiah         xxix.  18-24. 

Friday Luke 

xxiv.  50-53. 

Micah              vii.  7-13. 

Saturday... 'Acts 

i.  12-26. 

Micah             vii.  14-20. 

Sunday  after 

Ascension. 

Monday — 

John 

x.  17-21. 

Zechariah        xiii.  7-9. 

Tuesday....  John 

x.  22-31. 

Zechariah      xiv.  1-21. 

Wednesday  John 

x.  32-42. 

Isaiah          lxvi.  10-24. 

Thursday..  John 

xi.  1-27. 

Jeremiah    xlvi.  27, 28. 

Friday.  ...John 

xi.  28-44. 

Isaiah         xxxii.  9-20. 

Saturday... 'John 

xi.  45-57. 

Isaiah           lvii.  15-21. 

<XX) 


A  Table  of  Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening. 

Days. 

Morning. 

Evening. 

Whitsunday. 

Monday... 

Tuesday  . . . 

Acts 

ii.  14-36. 

Ezekiel 

xlvii.  1-12. 

Wednesday 

Acts 

ii.  37-47. 

Isaiah 

xiv.  18-21. 

Thursday . . 

John 

xiv.  1-22. 

Isaiah 

xiv.  22-25. 

Friday 

John 

xv.  1-25. 

Jeremiah 

ix.  23-26. 

Saturday. . . 

Jno.xvi.31-xvii.26. 

Isaiah 

xliv.  6-8. 

Trinity 

Sunday. 
Monday. . . . 

Acts 

iii.  1-21. 

Joshua 

i.  1-18. 

Tuesday..  . 

Acts 

iv.  1-37. 

Joshna 

iii.  1-17. 

Wednesday 

Acts 

v.  1-42. 

Joshua 

iv.  1-24. 

Thursday. . 

Acts 

vi.  1-15. 

Joshua 

vi.  1-27. 

Friday 

Acts 

vii.  1-60. 

Joshua 

viii.  1-35. 

Saturday. . . 

Acts 

viii.  1-40. 

Joshua 

ix.  1-27. 

1st  Sunday 

aft.   Trinity. 
Monday .... 

Acts 

ix.1-43. 

3  oshua 

x.  1-15. 

Tuesday.  .. 

Acts 

x.  1-33. 

Joshua 

xi.  1-23. 

Wednesday 

Acts 

xi.  1-30. 

Joshua 

xxiii.  1-16. 

Thursday. . 

Acts 

xii.  1-25. 

Joshua 

xxiv.  1-31 

Friday 

Acts 

xiii.  1-52. 

Judges 

ii.  1-23' 

Saturday... 

Acts 

xiv.  1-28. 

Judges 

vi.  i-4o; 

2d  Sunday 

aft.   Trinity. 

Monday  — 

Acts 

xv.  1-41. 

Judges 

vii.  1-25. 

Tuesday  ... 

Acts 

xvi.  1-40. 

Judges 

xiii.  1-25. 

Wednesday 

Acts 

xvii.  1-15. 

Judg-es 

xiv.  1-20. 

Thursday.. 

Acts 

xviii.  1-28. 

Judges 

xv.  1-20. 

Friday 

Acts 

xix.  1-41. 

Judges 

xvi.  4-31. 

Saturday. . . 

Acts 

xx.  1-38. 

1  Samuel 

i.  1-28. 

3d  Sunday 

aft.   Trinity. 
Monday  ... 

Acts 

xxi.  1-39. 

1  Samuel 

ii.  1-21. 

Tuesday . . . 

Ac.  xxi.40-xxii.29. 

1  Samuel 

iii.  1-21. 

Wednesday 

A  xxxii.30-xxiii-35 

1  Samuel 

iv.  1-22. 

Thursday.. 

Acts 

xxiv.  1-27. 

1  Samuel 

v.  1-12. 

Friday 

Acts 

xxv.  1-27. 

1  Samuel 

vii.  1-17. 

Saturday...  Acts 

xxvi.  1-32. 

1  Samuel 

viii  1-22. 

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A  Table  of  Lessons  fob  Morning  and  Evening. 


Days. 


Morning. 


4th  Sunday 
aft.    Trinity.  . 

Monday ....  Acts  xxvn.  1-44 
Tuesday....  Acts  xxviii.  1-31 
Wednesday  Romans  i.  1-15. 
Thursday..  Romans  i.  16-33. 
Friday....*.  Romans  ii.  1-29. 
Saturday...  Romans     iii.  1-31. 


5th  Sunday 
ift.  Trinity. 
Monday. . . . 
Tuesday.... 
Wednesday 
Thursday... 

Friday 

Saturday . . . 


Qth  Sunday 
aft.    Trinity. 

Monday 

Tuesday.... 
Wednesday 
Thursday.  . 

Friday 

Saturday... 


Romans  iv.  1-25. 
Romans  v.  1-vi.  2. 
Romans  vi.  12-18. 
Romans  vii.  1-25. 
Romans  viii.  1-11. 
Romans    xiii.  1-7. 


Rom.  xiv.  1-xv.  3. 
Romans  xv.  14-33. 
Romans  xvi.  1-27. 
1  Cor.  i.  10-31. 

1  Cor.  ii.  1-16. 

1  Cor.      iv.  6-v.  5. 


1  Cor. 
1  Cor. 


7th  Sunday 
aft.    Trinity. 
Monday. 
Tuesday 
Wednesday  J  Cor. 
Thursday  ..11  Cor. 

Friday |1  Cor. 

Saturday...  1  Cor. 


8f7i  Sunday 

aft.    Trinity, 

Monday. ... 

Tuesday 


v.  9-vi.  20. 
vii.  1-40, 
viii.  1-13, 
ix.  1-23, 
x.  14-33, 
xi.  1-22. 


1  Cor. 
1  Cor. 


xii.  12-31. 
xiv.  1-40. 


Wednesday  1  Cor.xv.58-xvi.24, 
Thursday.  .  " 

Friday 

Saturday. . . 


2  Corinth,  i.  1-24. 
2  Cor.  ii.  1-iii.  3. 
2  Cor.  vi.  11- vii.  16. 


Evening. 


1  Samuel 
1  Samuel 
1  Samuel 
1  Samuel 
1  Samuel 
1  Samuel 


ix.  1-27. 
x.  1-27. 

xii.  1-25. 
xiii.  1-14. 

xv.  1-35. 
xvi.  1-23. 


1  Samuel 
1  Samuel 
1  Samuel 
1  Samuel 
1  Samuel 
1  Samuel 


xvii.  1-58. 
xviii.  1-21. 
xix.  1-24. 
xx.  1-42. 
xxii.  1-23. 
xxiv.  1-22. 


1  Samuel  xxri.  1-25, 
1  Samuel,  xxviii.  3-25, 

1  Samuel    xxxi.  1-13, 

2  Samuel  i.  1-27, 
2  Samuel  v.  1-25, 
2  Samuel          vi.  1-23 


1  Chronicles  xvi.  1-43. 

2  Samuel  vii.  1-29. 
2  Samuel  xii.  1-23. 
2  Samuel  xv.  1-15. 
2  Samuel  xvi.  5-35, 
2  Samuel     xviii.  1-13. 


2  Samuel 
1  Chron. 
1  Chron. 
1  Chron. 

1  Chron. 

2  Chron. 


xix.  1-23. 

xxi.  1-30, 

xxii.  1-19. 

xxviii.  1-21. 

xxix.  1-23 

i.  1-13 


Cxxii) 


A  Table  of  Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening. 

DATS. 

Morning. 

Ev 

ENING. 

9£7i  Sunday 

aft.  Trinity 

Monday .... 

2  Gov.      viii.  1-24. 

1  Kings 

iii.  16-28. 

Tuesday.  .. 

2  Cor.        ix.  1-15. 

1  Kings 

iv.  22-34. 

Wednesday 

2  Cor.          x.  1-18. 

1  Kings 

v.  1-18. 

Thursday . . 

2  Cor.        ix.  1-18. 

2  Chron. 

iii.  1-17. 

Fnday 

2  Corxii.10-xhi.13. 

1  Kings 

viii.  1-66. 

Saturday. . . 

Galatians  -i.  1-21 

1  Kings 

vii.  1-12. 

10th  Sunday 

aft.  Trinity. 

Monday  — 

Galat         ii.  1-21. 

1  Kings 

ix.  1-28. 

Tuesday . . . 

Galat.        iii.  1-14. 

1  Kings 

x.  1-29. 

Wednesday 

Galat.        iv.  8-20. 

1  Kings 

xi.  1-43. 

Thursday.. 

Galat.         v.  1-15. 

1  Kings 

xii.  1-33. 

Friday 

Galat.       vi.  11-18. 

1  Kings 

xiii.  1-34. 

Saturday. . . 

Ephesians  vi.  1-9. 

1  Kings 

xiv.  1-31. 

lit?*  Sunday 

aft.  Trinity. 

Monday  ... 

Ephes'ns  vi.  18-24. 
Philip,     i.  12-ii.  4. 

1  Kings  xvi.29- 

Tuesday . . . 

1  Kings 

xviii.  1-46. 

Wednesday 

Philip.       ii.  19-30. 

1  Kings 

xix.  1-21. 

Thursday . . 

Philip.       iii.  1-11. 

1  Kings 

\xxi.  1-29. 

Friday 

Philip.         iv.  1-3. 

1  K'gsxxii.52-2K.  i.  17. 

Saturday... 

Philip.       iv.  8-23. 

2  Kings 

ii.  1-25. 

12th   Sunday 

aft.  Trinity. 

Monday — 

Colos.          ii.  1-23. 

2  Kings 

iv.  1-44. 

Tuesday  . . . 

Col.      iii.  18-iv  18. 

3  Kings 

v.  1-27. 

Wednesday 

1  Thes.         i.  1-10. 

2  Kings 

vi.  1-23. 

Thursday.. 

1  Thes.        ii.  1-20. 

2  K.mgs 

vi.  24-vii.  20. 

Friday 

1  Thes.      iii.  1-13. 

2  Kings 

viii.  1-15. 

Saturday. . . 

1  Thes.      iv.  8-12. 

2  Kings 

ix.  1-37. 

13f7i   Sunday 

aft.  Trinity. 

Monday.... 

1  Thes.      v.  12-28. 

2  Kings 

x.  1-36. 

Tuesday.... 

1  Tim.          i.  1-20. 

2  Chron. 

xxii.  1-12. 

Wednesday 

1  Tim.         ii.  1-15. 

2  Chron. 

xxiii.  1-21. 

Thursday.. 

1  Tim.        iii.  1-16. 

2  Chron. 

xxiv.  1-27. 

Friday .  . .. 

t  Tim.        iv.  1-16. 

2  Kings 

xiv.  1-29. 

Saturday. . .  |1  Tim.        v.  1-25. 

2  Kings 

xv.  1-3S. 

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A  Table  of  Lessons  for  Morning  and  Evening. 


Days. 


Morning. 


Uth   Sunday 
aft.  Trinity.1, 

Monday ....  1  Timothy  vi.  1-21. 
Tuesday  . . .  2  Timothy  i.  1-18. 
Wednesday  2  Timothy  ii.  1-26. 
Thursday . .  Titus  i.  1-16. 

Friday iTitus  ii.  1-10. 

Saturday. . .  Titus     ii.  15-iii.  3. 


Evening. 


loth  Sunday 
aft.  Trinity. 

Monday Titus  iii.  8-15. 

Tuesday..  .  Philemon  1-25. 
Wednesday  Hebrews  i.  1-14 
Thursday. .  Hebrews  ii.  5-iii.6. 

Friday Heb.       iv.U-v.U. 

Saturday...  Hebrew*    vi.1-20. 


Isaiah 

Amos 
2  Kings 
2  Kings 
2  Kings 
2  Kings 


vi.  1-13. 

vii.  7-17. 

xvi.  1-211. 

xvii.  1-2:3. 

xviii.  1-37 

xix.  1-37 


16th   Sunday 
aft.  Trinity. 
Monday ....  Hebrews  vii.  1-28 

t  Tuesday. ..  Hebrews  viii.1-13 
Wednesday  Hebrews    ix.1-10. 
Thursday.  .Hebrews  ix.16-28. 
Friday.. . . . .  |  Hebrews     x.  1-34. 

Saturday. . .  I  Hebrews     xi.  1-7. 


2  Kings  xx.  1-21 

2  Kings  xxi.  1-2*5 

2  Chron.  xxxiv.  1-33. 
2Ch.  xxxv.20-xxxvi.lU 
Jeremiah  xxii.  1-30. 
Jeremiah      xxv.  1-14. 


17th    Sunday] 

aft.  Trinity  J 

Monday ....  Hebrews  xi.  17-40. 

Tuesday  . . .  Hebrews  xii.  1-17. 

Wednesday  Hebrews  xiii.l-2"i. 

Thursday.*.  James  i.  1-15. 

Friday i  James         ii.  1-13. 

Saturday. . .  James       ii.  14-26. 


Jeremiah  xxxvii.1-21. 
Jer.  xx  xviii.  1-28. 

Jeremiah  xxxii.  1-44. 
Jeremiah  xxxix.  1-18 
Jeremiah  xxix.  1-23. 
Daniel  i.  1-21. 


18th   Sunday] 
aft.  Trinity.' 
Monday  ...James 
Tuesday  ...  James 
Wednesday  James 
Thursday.'.  1  Peter 

Friday 1  Peter 

Saturday. . .  I  Peter 


Uxiv) 


iii.  1-18. 
iv.  l-v.6. 

y.  12-20. 

iii.  1-7. 

iii.  15-22. 

v.  1-5. 


Daniel 

Daniel 

Daniel 

Daniel 

Ezra 

Ezra 


iii.  1-30. 

iv.  1-37. 

v.  1-30. 

.31-vi.28. 

i.  1-11. 

iii.  1-13. 


Ezra 

Haggal 

Ezra 

Ezra 

Ezra 

Ezra 


1-24. 

i.  1-15. 

.1-17. 

i.  1-22. 

1-28. 

viii.  31-ix.l5. 


lv. 

i. 

v. 
vi. 

vii. 


A  Table  of  Lessons  fob  Morning  and  Evening. 


Days. 


Morning. 


Uohn 
1  John 


19th  Sunday 
aft.  Ti~inity. 
Monday- 
Tuesday. 
Wednesday  1  John 
Thursday..  Uohn 

Friday 2  John 

Saturday.  ••  3  John 


Evening. 


i.  1-10.  Nehemiah 

ii.  1-17.  Nehemiah 

v.  1-3.  Nehemiah 

v.  10-21.  Nehemiah 


1-13. 
1-11. 


20t7i  Sunday] 
aft.  Trinity.] 
Monday. . . .  Mark 
Tuesday....  Luke 
Wednesday  Matt. 
Thursday...  Matt. 

Friday 2  Cor. 

Saturday ...  2  Cor. 


iv.  1-11. 
xiii.  18-35. 
xiii.  31-58. 
xvi.  13-20. 
iii.10-iv.18. 
v.  1-21. 


21st  Sunday 
aft.  Trinity. 

Monday Ephesians    i.  1-23. 

Tuesday....  Ephesians  ii.  1-22. 
Wednesday  Ephesians  i v. 7-21. 
Thursday.  .  Ephesians  iv.29-32. 

Friday Ephesians  v.10-14. 

Saturday...  Ephesians  v.22-33. 


22d  Sunday 

aft.  Trinity.} 

Monday. . . .  Matt,     xviii.  1-22, 

Tuesda  y . . . .  Mark        ix.  33-50 

Wednesday  Luke     xvii.  20-27. 


Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday.. 


Romans  viii.24-39, 
Mark  xii.  1-12, 
Matt.       xxv.14-30 


23d  Sunday 

aft.  Trinity. 

Monday. ...  1  Cor.  iii.  1-23 

Tuesday ....  Matt,        xix.16-30 

Wednesday  Luke      xi v.  12-15 

Thursday.'.  Mark        xiii.  1-37 

Friday Romans     ix.  1-33 

Saturday. . .  Romans      x.  1-21 


Nehemiah 
Zechariah 


1. 1-11. 

ii.  1-20. 

iv. 1-23. 

Tin.  1-18. 

ix.  1-38. 

viii.  1-23. 


Isaiah  xliii.  1-13. 

Isaiah  xli.  1-20. 

Habakkuk         ii.  1-4. 
Isaiah  lxiii.  7-19. 

Isaiah  Lxiv.  1-12 

Isaiah  v.  1-7 


Micah  vi.  1-9. 

Isaiah  lviii.  1-11. 

Isaiah  lix.  1-21. 

Jeremiah  xxxi.  1-22. 
Jeremiah  xxxi.  23-40. 
Isaiah         xlviii.  1-22. 


Micah 

Isaiah 

Isaiah 

Isaiah 

Joel 

Joei 


iv.9-v.l. 

xlix.  14-21. 

ii.  10-21. 

Lxiii.  1-6. 

ii.  1-11. 

ii.  12-27. 


Joel 

Joel 

Obadiah 

Nahum 

Nahum 

Isaiah 


iii.  1-13. 

iii.  14-21. 

1-21. 

i.  1-14. 

L  15-iii.l9. 

x.  5-27. 


(xxv) 


A  Table  of  Lessons  vob  M(  ;.mx,  and  Eve.mm;. 

Days. 

Mobbing.                  Bvxhihg. 

Zith  Sunday  j 

aft.  Trinity 

Monday —  Romans 

xi.  1-33. 

Isaiah 

xiii.  1-22 

Tuesday  ...  2  Thes.  j 

.  11-ii.  17. 

Isaiah 

xiv.  1-27. 

Wednesday  2  Thes. 

iii.  1-18. 

Isaiah 

xlvii.  1-15. 

Thursday..  2  Tim. 

iii.  1-17. 

Daniel 

ii.  27-45. 

Friday 2  Tim. 

iv.  1-22. 

Daniel 

vii.  1-28. 

Saturday...  Matt.     xxiv.  1-14 

Daniel 

ix.  1-27. 

2ith  Sunday 

! 

aft.  Trinity. 

Monday...    Matt.    xxiv.  29-51 

Daniel 

xi.36-xii.  13- 

Tuesday.  . .  Matt     xxii.  23-33. 

Ezekiel 

xxxviii.  1-23. 

Wednesday  l  Cor. 

xv.  11-50. 

Ezekiel 

xxxix.  16-£'. 

Thursday. .  Heb.    iii.  7-iv.  13. 

Isaiah 

xliii.  14-25. 

Friday Heb. 

xi.  8-16. 

Isaiah 

xxxiii.  K-24. 

Saturday...  Heb! 

xii.  ls-29. 

Ezekiel 

xxx  vii.  1-14. 

26tt  Sunday 

an.  Triidty. 

Monday —  l  Peter 

i.  1-12, 

Zephaniah       iii.  9-20. 

Tuesday...  l  Peter 

i.  13-ii  1U. 

Isaiah 

xxxiv.  1-17. 

Wednesday  l  Peter 

iv.  1-7. 

Isaiah 

xxxv.  1-10. 

Thursday.,  l  Peter 

iv.  12-19. 

Isaiah 

liv.  1-17. 

Friday 2  Peter 

i.  1-15. 

Isaiah 

Ix.  7-22. 

Saturday...  2  Peter 

ii.  1-22. 

Isaiah 

lxii.  1-12. 

27m  Sunday 

aft.  Trinity. 

Monday  •  ••  g  Petex 

iii.    1-18. 

Isaiah 

lxv.  17-25. 

Tuesday...  Jude 

1-2--.. 

Ezekiel 

xxx  vii.  15-28. 

W ednesday  i  John 

ii.  18-39. 

Hnbakkuk      iii.  1-19. 

Thursday.,  i  John 

iii.  1-12. 

Isaiah 

xl.  27-31. 

Friday i  john 

iii.  19-24. 

Jeremiah         xiv.  7-0. 

Saturday...  i  j()i:il 

L 

iv.  1-8. 

Ma  lac  hi 

iii.  7-18. 

i.xx  vii 


THE  ORDER  OF  MORNING  SERVICE, 
OR  THE  COMMUNION. 


t  A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost  may  be  sung. 
t  The  Congregation  shall  rise,  and  the  Minister,  standing 
at  the  Altar,  shall  say : 

IN  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

1  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say ; 
Amen. 
f  Then  shall  be  said  the  Confession  of  Sins,  as  here  fotr 
loweth : 

The  Confession  of  Sins. 

BELOVED  in  the  Lord  !  Let  us  draw  near  with  a  true 
heart,  and  confess  our  sins  unto  God  our  Father,  be- 
seeching Him,  in  the  Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to 
grant  us  forgiveness. 

1  Then,  all  Jtnceling  or  standing,  shall  be  sung  or  said : 

Minister.    Our  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

Congregation.    Who  made  heaven  and  earth. 

Minister.  I  said,  I  will  confess  my  transgressions  unto 
the  Lord. 

Congregation.  And  thou  forgavest  the  iniquity  of  my 
sin. 

T  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Maker  and  Redeemer,  we  poor 
"■  sinners  confess  unto  Thee,  that  we  are  by  nature 
sinful  and  unclean,  and  that  we  have  sinned  against 
Thee,  by  thought,  word,  and  deed.  "Wherefore  we  flee 
for  refuge  to  Thine  infinite  mercy,  seeking  and  implor- 
ing Thy  grace,  for  the  sake  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

1  The  Congregation  shall  say  withthe  Minister: 

O  most  merciful  God,  who  hast  given  Thine  Only-be- 
gotten Son  to  die  for  us,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  for  His 
sake  grant  us  remission  of  all  our  sins  i  and  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  increase  in  us  true  knowledge  of  Thee,  and  of  Thy 


2  MORNING  SERVICE, 

will,  and  true  obedience  to  Thy  Word,  to  the  end  that  by 
Thy  grace  we  may  come  to  everlasting  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

1"  Then  the  Minister,  standing,  shall  say  : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  hath  had  mercy 
upon  us,  and  hath  given  His  Only  Son  to  die  for  us, 
and  for  His  sake  f orgiveth  us  all  our  sins.  To  them  that 
believe  on  His  Name,  He  giveth  power  to  become  the 
sons  of  God,  and  hath  promised  them  His  Holy  Spirit. 
He  that  believeth,  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved.  G  rant 
this,  Lord,  unto  us  all. 

1  Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing  or  say : 

Amen. 

f  Then,  all  standing  to  the  close  of  the  Collect,  shall  be 
sung  or  said  the  Introit  for  the  day. 

The  Introit. 

1"  The  Introit  with  the  Gloria  Patri  may  be  sung  by  the 
Choir ;  or  the  Introit  may  be  said  by  the  Minister,  and  the 
Gloria  Patri  sung  or  said  by  the  Congregation.  Instead  of 
the  Introit  a  Psalm  or  a  Hymn  may  be  used. 

Gloria  Patri. 

GLOBY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost :  as  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

H  Then  shall  follow  the 

Kyrie. 

1T  The  Kyrie  may  be  sung  or  said  by  the  Minister  and  Con- 
gregation, or  each  petitioji  may  be  said  by  the  Minis- 
ter and  sung  or  said  by  the  Congregation  in  response. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

1  Then  shall  be  sung  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis  as  here  f 61- 
loweth.  Instead  of  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis,  another  Can- 
ticle or  Hymn  of  Praise  may  be  sung,  except  on  Festi- 
val days,  and  when  there  is  a  Communion. 

Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

1  The  Minister  shall  say : 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high  ' 


OB  THE  COMMUNION.  6 

1   The  Congregation  shall  sing : 

pLORY  foe  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will 
**  towards  men.  We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we 
worship  Thee,  we  glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to  Thee 
for  Thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God 
the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ ;  O  Lord 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that  takest  away 
the  sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that 
takest  away  the  sin  of  the  world,  receive  our  prayer. 
Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father, 
have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  Thou  only  art  Holy  ;  Thou  only  art  the  Lord;  Thou 
only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the 
glory  of  God  the  Father.    Amen. 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister  say : 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

^  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

And  with  thy  spirit. 

1  The  Minister  shall  say : 

Let  us  pray. 

5  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Collect  for  the  Day. 

The  Collect. 

1  The  Collect  ended,  the  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

Amen. 

T  Then  sliall  the  Minister  read  the  Epistle  for  the  Day. 
Other  Scripture  Lessons  may  he  read  before  the  Epistle, 
but  the  Epistle  and  Gospel  for  the  Day  shall  always  be 
read.    The  Minister  sTiall  announce  the  Epistle,  saying : 

The  Epistle  for  (here  he  shall  name  the  Day)  is  written 
"n  the Chapter  of ,  beginning  at  the Verse. 

The  Epistle  for  the  Day. 

*i  The  Epistle  ended,  the  3finisters7iall  say:  Here  endeth 
the  Epistle. 

1"  Then  shall  the  Hallelujah  be  sung  or  said,  except  in  the 
Passion  season. 

The  Hallelujah. 

Hallelujah  I 


*  MORNING  SERVICE, 

1  Instead  of  the  simple  Hallelujah,  a  sentence  for  the 
Season  of  the  Church-year  may  be  sung  with  it ;  or  a 
Psalm  or  Hymn  may  be  sung  after  the  Hallelujah. 


The  Hallelujah  and  Sentene 

For  Advent. 

Hallelujah  !  Remember,  O  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies  : 
for  they  have  been  ever  of  old.    Hallelujah  ! 

For  the  Epiphany  Season. 

Hallelujah  !  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations  ;  and 
laud  Him,  all  ye  people.  For  His  merciful  kindness  is 
great  toward  us  :  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth 
forever.    Hallelujah  ! 

For  the  Passion  Season. 

Christ  hath  humbled  Himself,  and  become  obedient  un- 
to death  :  even  the  death  of  the  Cross. 
For  the  Easter  Season. 

Hallelujah  !  Christ  our  Passover  is  sacrificed  for  us. 
Hallelujah  1 

For  Whitsuntide. 
Hallelujah  !    Thou  sendest  forth  Thy   Spirit,  they  are 
created  :  and  Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth.    Hal- 
lelujah ! 

From  Trinity  to  Advent. 
Hallelujah  !    O  Lord,  deal  with  Thy  servant  according 
unto  Thy  mercy  :  and  teach  me  Thy  statutes.    I  am  Thy 
servant,  give  me  understanding  :  that  I  may  know  Thy 
testimonies.    Hallelujah  ! 

Or  this : 
Hallelujah  !    Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  our  fathers  s 
praise  Him,  and  highly  exalt  Him  forever.    Hallelujah  » 


1"    Then  shall  the  Minister  announce  the  Gospel  for  the 
Day  saying : 

The  Holy  Gospel  is  written  in  the Chapter  of  St.— 

beginning  at  the Verse. 

T  The  Congregation  may  sing  or  say  : 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister  read  ■ 

The  Gospel  for  the  Day. 


OR  THE   COMMUNION.  u 

*£  The  Gospel  ended,  the  Minister  sliall  say  :  Here  end- 
eth  the  Gospel,  and  the  Congregation  shall  stand  up.  un- 
lessthey  have  stood  at  the  reading  of  the  Gospel,  and  shall 
sing  or  say : 

Praise  be  to  Thee,  O  Christ. 

T  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  Nicene  Creed,  or  the 
Apostles'  Creed ;  but  if  there  be  a  Communion,  the  Ni- 
cene Creed  shall  be  used. 

The  Nicene  Creed. 
T    BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
-*•    of  Heaven  and  earth,  And  of  all  things  visible  and 
invisible. 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Only-begotten  Son 
of  God,  begotten  of  His  Father  before  all  worlds,  God  of 
God,  Light  of  Light,  Very  God  of  Very  God,  Begotten, 
not  made,  Being  of  one  substance  with  the  Father,  By 
whom  all  things  were  made  ;  Who,  for  us  men,  and  for 
our  salvation,  came  down  from  leaven,  And  was  incar- 
nate by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  \Tirgin  Mary,  And  was 
made  man  ;  And  was  crucified  ai  o  for  us  under  Pontius 
Pilate.  He  suffered  and  was  buried ;  and  the  third  day 
He  rose  again,  according  to  the  Scriptures  ;  and  ascend- 
ed into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Fa- 
ther ;  and  He  shall  come  again  with  glory  to  judge  both 
the  quick  and  the  dead  ;  Whose  kingdom  shall  have  no 
end.  N 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  The  Lord  and  Givei 
of  Life,  Who  proceedeth  from  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshipped 
and  glorified,  who  spake  by  the  Prophets.  And  I  believe 
one  holy  Christian  and  Apostolic  Church.  I  acknowl- 
edge one  Baptism  for  the  remission  of  sins ;  And  I  loo^ 
for  the  Resurrection  of  the  dead  ;  And  the  life  of  tha 
world  to  come.     Amen. 


The  Apostles''  Creed. 


T    BELIEVE  in  God  the   Father  Almighty  Maker  of 
1    Heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary  ; 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried  ;  He  descended  into  hell ;  The  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  Heaven  and  sit- 
teth on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty; 
from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the 
dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Christian  Church, 
the  Co  ttmunion  of  Saints ;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins ;  the 


»  MORNING    SERVICE, 

Resurrection  of  the  body ;  And  the  Life  everlasting. 
Amen. 

1"  Tfien  may  a  Hymn  be  sung  and  the  Minister  shall  go  into 
the  pulpit.    After  the  Hymn  shall  follow 

The  Sermon. 

t  The  Sermon  ended,  the  Congregation  standing  up,  the 
Minister  shall  say : 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
x    keep  your  hearts  and  minds  through  Christ  Jesus. 

t  The  Offertory  shall  then  be  sung,  at  the  close  of  which 

the  Congregation  shall  be  seated. 
T  One  of  the  Offertories  here  following,  or  any  other  suita- 
ble Offertory,  may  be  used. 

The  Offertory, 
I. 
THE  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken 
1    and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto    Zion  :  Build  Taou 
the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of  right- 
eousness :  with  burnt-offering  and  whole  burnt-offering. 

II. 

pREATE  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God  :  and  renew  a  right 
^  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence :  and  take  not 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation  :  and  uphold 
me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 

1f  Tlxe  Offerings  shall  be  gathered  and  brought  to  the  Min- 
ister, who  shall  place  them  on  the  Altar. 
T  Then  shall  the  Minister  make  mention  of  any  special  pe- 
tition, intercessions  or  thanksgivings  which  may  have  been 
requested.  He  may  also  make  mention  of  the  death  of  any 
member  of  the  Congregation. 

1  Then  shall  follouk  the  General  Prayer.  The  Prayer 
here  following  may  be  used ;  or,  if  there  be  no  Communion, 
the  Litany,  or  a  selection  from  the  Collects  and  Prayers, 
or  any  other  suitable  prayer. 

The  General  Prayer. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  the  Father  of  our 
■"■  Lord  Tesus  Christ :  We  give  Thee  thanks  for  all  Thy 
goodness  and  tender  mercies,  especially  for  the  gift  of 


OR  THE  COMMUNION.  < 

Thy  dear  Son,  and  for  the  revelation  of  Thy  will  and 
grace  :  and  we  beseech  Thee  so  to  implant  Thy  Word  in 
us,  that  in  good  and  honest  hearts,  we  may  keep  it,  and 
bring-  forth  fruit  by  patient  continuance  in  well  doing. 

Most  heartily  we  beseech  Thee  so  to  rule  and  govern 
Thy  Church  universal,  with  all  its  pastors  and  ministers, 
that  it  may  be  preserved  in  the  pure  doctrine  of  Thy 
saving  Word,  whereby  faith  toward  Thee  may  be 
strengthened,  and  charity  increased  in  us  toward  all 
mankind. 

Grant  also  health  and  prosperity  to  all  that  are  in  au- 
thority, especially  to  the  President  [and  Congress]  of  the 
United  States,  the  Governor  [and  Legislature]  of  this 
Commonwealth,  and  to  all  our  Judges  and  Magistrates  ; 
and  endue  them  with  grace  to  rule  after  Thy  good  pleas- 
ure, to  the  maintenance  of  righteousness,  and  to  the 
hinderance  and  nunishment  of  wickedness,  that  we  may 
lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life,  in  all  godliness  and  hon- 
esty. 

May  it  please  Thee  also  to  turn  the  hearts  of  our  ene- 
mies and  adversaries,  that  they  may  cease  their  enmity, 
and  be  inclined  to  walk  with  us  in  meekness  and  in 
peace. 

All  who  are  in  trouble,  want,  sickness,  anguish  of  la- 
bor, peril  of  death,  or  any  other  adversity,  especially 
those  who  are  in  suffering  for  Thy  Name  and  for  Thy 
truth's  sake,  comfort,  O  God,  with  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
they  may  receive  and  acknowledge  theirafflictionsasthe 
manifestation  of  Thy  fatherly  will. 

And  although  we  have  deserved  Thy  righteous  wrath 
and  manifold  punishments,  yet,  we  entreat  Thee,  O  most 
merciful  Father,  remember  not  the  sins  of  our  youth, 
nor  our  many  transgressions  ;  but  out  of  Thine  unspeak- 
able goodness,  grace  and  mercy,  defend  us  from  all  harm 
and  danger  of  body  and  soul.  Preserve  us  from  false 
and  pernicious  doctrine,  from  war  and  bloodshed,  from 
plague  and  pestilence,  from  all  calamity  by  tire  and  wat- 
er, from  hail  and  tempest,  from  failure  of  harvest  and 
f rom  famine,  from  anguish  of  heart  and  despair  of  Thy 
mercy,  and  from  an  evil  death.  And  in  every  time  of 
trouble,  show  Thyself  a  very  present  Help,  the  Saviour 
of  all  men,  and  especially  of  them  that  believe. 

Cause  also  the  needful  fruits  of  the  earth  to  prosper, 
that  we  may  enjoy  them  in  due  season.  Give  success  to 
the  Christian  training  of  the  young,  to  all  lawful  occupa- 
tions on  land  and  sea,  and  to  all  pure  arts  and  useful 
knowledge  ;  and  crown  them  with  Thy  blessing. 

1  Here  special  Supplications,  Int&rcessions  and  Prayers 

may  be  made. 
These,  and  whatsoever  other  things  Tkv>u  wouldest  have 


8  MORNING  SERVICE, 

us  ask  of  Thee,  O  God,  vouchsafe  unto  us  for  the  sake  of 
the  bitter  sufferings  and  death  of  Jesus  Christ,  Thine 
only  Son,  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end. 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister,  and  the  Congregation  with  him, 
say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  inheaven ,  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom, 
and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

1"  Then  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn. 

1  If  therebe  no  Communion,  a  Doxology  may  be  sung,  and 
the  Minister,  standing  at  the  Altar^  shall  pronounce  the 
Benediction,  after  which  the  Congregation  shall  offer 
silent  prayer. 

The  Benediction. 

The  Lord  bless  thee^and  keep  thee. 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace. 

T   The  Congregation  sliall  sing  or  say: 
Amen. 


1  Whilst  the  Hymn  is  sung,  the  Minister  shall  go  to  the 
Altar,  make  ready  the  Communion  vesssels  andprepare 
for  the  administration  of  the  Holy  Communion. 

*  The  Hym  n  ended,  the  Congregation  shall  rise,  and  stand 
to  the  end  of  the  Agnus  Dei. 

The  Preface. 

1  The  Minister  shall  say : 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

1  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

And  with  thy  spirit. 

Minister.    Lift  up  your  hearts. 


OR  THE  COMMUNION. 


9 


Congregation.    We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 

Minister.    Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  our  God. 

Congregation.    It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

Minister.  It  is  truly  meet,  right,  and  salutary,  that  we 
should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto 
Thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty  Everlasting  God. 
1T  Here  shall  follow  the  Proper  Preface,  according  to  the 

time,  if  there  he  any  specially  appointed,  or  elseimmedi-' 

ately  shall  follow,  Therefore  with  angels,  etc. 


Proper  Prefaces. 
For  Christmas. 

F)R  in  the  mystery  of  the  Word  made  flesh,  Thou  hast 
given  us  a  new  revelation  of  Thy  glory  :  that  seeing 
Thee  in  the  person  of  Thy  Son,  we  may  be  drawn  to  the 
love  of  those  things  which  are  not  seen.  Therefore  with 
Angels,  etc. 

For  the  Passion  Season. 

WHO  on  the  tree  of  the  Cross  didst  give  salvation  unto 
mankind  ;  that  whence  death  arose,  thence  Life  also 
might  rise  again  :  and  that  ne  who  by  a  tree  once  over- 
came, might  likewise  by  a  tree  be  overcome,  through 
Christ  our  Lord  ;  through  whom  with  Angels,  etc. 

For  the  Easter  Season, 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  Thee  for  the  glori- 
ous Resurrection  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  : 
for  He  is  the  very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was  offered  for 
us,  and  hath  taken  away  the  sin  of  the  world  ;  Who  by 
His  death  hath  destroyed  death,  and  by  His  rising  to  life 
again,  hath  restored  to  us  everlasting  life.  Therefore 
with  Angels,  etc. 

For  Ascension  Day. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  after  His  Resur- 
1  rection  appeared  openly  to  all  His  disciples,  and  in 
their  sight  was  taken  up  into  Heaven,  that  He  might 
make  vis  partakers  of  His  Divine  Nature.  Therefore  with 
Angels,  etc. 

For  Whitsunday. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lcrd  and 
1    Saviour ;  Who  ascended  above  the  heavens,  and  sit- 
ting at  Thy  right  hand,  poured  out  on  this  day  the  Holy 


10  MORNING  SERVICE, 

Spirit,  as  He  had  promised,  upon  the  chosen  disciples  : 
whereat  the  whole  earth  rejoices  with  exceeding'  joy. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  etc, 

For  the  Festival  of  the  Trinity. 

WHO  with  Thine  Only-begotten  Son,  and  the  Holy 
"'  Ghost,  art  one  God,  one  Lord.  And  in  the  confes- 
sion of  the  only  true  God,  we  worship  the  Trinity  in  Per- 
son, and  the  Unity  in  Substance,  of  Majesty  co-equal. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 


1  After  the  Preface  shall  follow  immediately: 

THEREFORE  with  Angels  and  Archangels,  and  with 
1  all  the  company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify 
Thy  glorious  name;  evermore  praising  Thee,  and  saying 

1  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the 

Sanctus. 


H 


OLT,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  ;  Heaven  and 
earth  are  full  of  Thy  glory  ;  Hosanna  in  the  high- 
est. 

Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

^  Then  may  the  Minister  give  this  Exhortation. 
The  Exhortation. 

DEARLY  Beloved  !  Forasmuch  as  we  purpose  to  come 
to  the  Holy  Supper  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  it  be- 
cometh  us  diligently  to  examine  ourselves,  as  St.  Paul 
exhorteth  us.  For  this  Holy  Sacrament  hath  been  insti- 
tuted for  the  special  comfort  and  strengthening  of  those 
who  humbly  confess  their  sins,  and  who  hunger  and 
thirst  after  righteousness. 

£But  if  we  thus  examine  ourselves,  we  shall  find  nothing 
in  us  out  only  sin  and  death,  from  which  we  can  in  no 
w\se  set  ourselves  free.  Therefore  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
hath  had  mercy  upon  us,  and  hath  taken  upon  Himself 
our  nature,  that  so  He  might  fulfil  for  us  the  whole  will 
and  law  of  God,  and  for  us  and  for  our  deliverance  suffer 
death  and  all  that  we  by  our  sins  have  deserved.  And  to 
the  end  that  we  should  the  more  confidently  believe  this, 
and  be  strengthened  by  our  faith  in  a  cheerful  obedi- 
ence to  His  holv  will,  He  hath  instituted  the  Holy  Sacra- 
ment of  His  Supper,  in  which  He  feedeth  us  with  His 
Body,  and  giveth  us  to  drink  of  His  Blood. 


OR  THE  COMMUNION.  ^ 

Therefore  whoso  eateth  of  this  bread,  and  drinketh  of 
this  cup,  firmly  believing  the  words  of  Christ,  dwelleth  in 
Christ,  and  Christ  in  him,  and  hath  eternal  life. 

We  should  also  do  this  in  remembrance  of  Him,  show- 
ing His  death,  that  He  was  delivered  for  our  offences, 
and  raised  again  for  our  justification,  and  rendering  unto 
Him  most  hearty  thanks  for  the  same,  take  up  our  cross 
and  follow  Him,  and,  according  to  His  commandment, 
love  one  another  even  as  He  hath  loved  us.  For  we  are 
all  one  bread  and  one  body ,  even  as  we  are  all  partakers 
of  this  one  bread,  and  drink  of  this  one  cup. 

1"  Then  the  Minister,  turning  to  the  Altar ,  shall  say : 

Let  us  pray. 

ATJR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
"  Name;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and 
the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 

1  Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing  or  say : 

Amen. 

T  Then  shall  the  Minister  say : 

OUR  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  night  in  (a)  Here  he  shall 
which  He  was  betrayed,  took  bread;  (a)  take  the  Plate 
and  when  He  had  given  thanks  He  brake  with  the  Bread 
it  and  gave  it  to  His  disciples,  saying  s  in  his  hand. 
Take,  eat ;  this  is  my  Body,  which  is  given  for  you ;  this 
do  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

After  the  same  manner,  also,  He  (b)  "Here  he  shall  take 
took  the  cup,  (b)  when  He  had  sup-  the  Cup  in  his  hand. 
ped,  and  when  He  had  given  thanks,  He  gave  it  to  them, 
saying:  Drink  ye  all  of  it ;  this  cup  is  the  New  Testament 
in  My  Blood,  which  is  shed  for  you,  and  for  many,  for 
the  remission  of  sins  ;  this  do,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in 
remembrance  of  Me." 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  ? 
The  peace  of  the  Lord  be  with  you  alway. 
T  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  the  Agnus  Dei,  and  the  dis- 
tribution shall  begin. 

Agnus  Dei, 
f)  CHRIST,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  th* 
v  sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us  I 


12  MORNING   SERVICE. 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin 
of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us  ! 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  Cod,  that  takest  away  the  sin 
of  the  world,  grant  us  Thy  peace.     Amen. 

1"  When  the  Minister  giveth  the  Bread  he  shall  say  : 

Take  and  eat,  this  is  the  true  Body  of  Christ  given  for 
thee. 

1"  When  he  giveth  the  Cup  he  shall  say  : 

Take  and  drink,  this  is  the  true  Blood  of  the  New  Tes- 
tament, shed  for  thy  sins. 

1i  In  dismissing  the  Communicants,  the  Minister  may  say : 

The  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and  His  precious 
Blood  strengthen  and  preserve  you  in  the  true  faith  un- 
to everlasting  life. 

1  If  the  consecrated  Bread  or  Wine  he  spent  he  fore  all  have 
communed,  the  Minister  shall  consecrate  more,  saying 
aloud,  so  much  of  the  words  of  institution  as  pertaineth 
to  the  element  to  he  consecrated. 
m.  When  all  have  communed,  the  Minister  shall  reverently 
cover  what  remaineth  of  the  Bread  and  Wine. 
*  Then  all  standing,  may  he  sung  or  said  the 
Nunc  Dimittis. 

T  ORD,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace 
u    according  to  Thy  Word  : 

For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation:  which  thou 
hast  prepared  before  the  face  of  all  people  ; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles  :  and  the  glory  of  Thy 
people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son:  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  In  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be : 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

1f  Then  shall  he  said  : 

The  Thanksgiving, 

Minister, 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  Is  good. 

1  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say  : 

And  His  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Minister. 


OH  THE  COMMUNION.  13 

WE  give  thanks  to  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  Thou  hast 
"'  refreshed  us  through  this  salutary  gift ;  and  we  be- 
seech Thee,  that  of  Thy  mercy  Thou  wouldst  strengthen 
us  through  the  same  in  faith  towards  Thee  and  in  fervent 
love  toward  one  another,  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear 
Son,  our  Lord,  who  li veth  and  reigneth  with  Thee,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 

t  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 
Amen. 
1  Then  may  be  sung  or  said  the  . 
Benedicamus. 
Minister.       The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Congregation.       And  with  thy  spirit. 
Minister.       Bless  we  the  Lord. 
Congregation.      Thanks  be  to  God. 
■f  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Benediction  asherefolr 

ioweth,  or  he  may  say  the  words  2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 
*  After  the  Benediction  the  Congregation  should  offer  silent 
prayer. 

The  Benediction. 

'The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace. 

1"  IV  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say  ; 


ORDER  OF  EVENING  SERVICE, 
OR  VESPERS. 


"jj  A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  o>    another 

Hymn  may  be  sung 
T  Then  shall  be    sung  or  said   responsively  the  Versicla 

with  the  Gloria  Patri  as  here  followeth,  all  standing  to 

the  end  of  the  Psalm. 

Versicle.    Make  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me. 

Answer.     Make  haste,  to  help  me,  O  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be : 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

Hallelujah  ! 

t    During  the  Passion  Season  the  Hallelujah  sluill  be 

om  itted. 

The  Psalm. 
T  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  one  or  more  Psalms.    At  the, 

end  of  the  Psalm  the  Gloria  Patri  shall  be  sung.     An 

Antiphon  may  be  used  with  each  Psalm. 

The  Lesson. 

*  The  Scripture  Lessons  shall  then  be  read,  and  after  each 
Lesson  may  be  sung  or  said  : 
But  Thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Answer.    Thanks  be  to  God. 
^  After  the  Lessons  a  Responsory  may  be  sung. 

1    Then  may  follow  a  sermon,  after  which  the  Offering* 
may  be  gathered, 

T  Then  sliall  be  sung 

The  Hymn. 

^  Then,  all  standing,  may  be  sung  or  said  this  Versicle. 

But  on  Festival  days,  a  special  Versicle  may  be  used. 

Versicle,    Let  my  prayers  be  set  forth  before  Thee  a? 

incense : 


EVENING   SERVICE,   OR  VESPERS.  IB 

Answer.  And  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening 
sacrifice. 

The  Canticle. 
f  Tlien  shall  be  sung  the 
Magnificat.    St.  Luke  i. 

MY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord :  and  my  spirit  hath  re- 
1Ti  joiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 

For  He  hath  regarded :  the  low  estate  of  His  handmaid- 
en. 

For  behold,  from  henceforth :  all  generations  shall 
call  me  blessed. 

For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great  things  : 
and  holy  is  His  name. 

And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him  :  from  genera- 
tion to  generation. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  His  arm  :  He  hath  scat- 
tered the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their  hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats  :  and  ex- 
alted them  of  low  degree. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things  :  and  the 
rich  He  hath  sent  empty  away. 

He  hath  holpen  His  servant  Israel,  in  remembranse  of 
His  mercy :  as  He  spake  to  our  fathers,  to  Abraham,  and 
to  his  seed,  forever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son  :  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be . 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

1  Or  the 

Nunc  Dimittis.     St.  Luke  ii. 

T  ORD,  nowlettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace. 
•^  according  to  Thy  word  : 

For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation,  which  Thou 
hast  prepared  before  the  face  of  all  people  ; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles  :  and  the  glory  of  Thy 
people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son  :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be; 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

1  An  Antiphon  may  be  sung  with  the  Canticle. 

The  Prayer. 

1"  Then  shall  be  said  the  Prayers  here  following,  or  the 
Suffrages,  the  Litany,  or  other  prayers. 


16  EVENING   SERVICE, 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
1  Then  all  shall  say : 
ATJR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  he  Thy 
"  Name  ;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us  ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil ;  for  Thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

Salutation.    The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer.    And  with  Thy  Spirit. 
Let  us  pray. 

1"  Then  shall  he  said  the  Collect  for  the  d^,y :  the  Collect  for 
the  Sunday  is  said  throughout  the  week  following  until  Fri- 
day, but  on  Saturday  the  Collect  for  the  following  Sunday 
is  said.  Then  may  be  said  any  other  Collects  and  after 
that  this  Collect  for  Peace.  A  Versicle  may  be  used  with 
the  Collect. 

f\  GOD,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  counsels, 
^  and  all  just  works  do  proceed ;   Give  unto  Thy  ser- 
vants that  peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give  ;  that  our 
hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  commandments,  and  also 
that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of  our 
enemies,  may    pass    our   time  in   rest   and  quietness; 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
Amen. 
1  Then  may  be  sung  or  said  the 
Benedicamus. 
Bless  we  the  Lord, 
Answer.    Thanks  be  to  God. 
1  The  service  may  end  with  the  Benedicamus  ;  or  a  Clos- 
ing Hymn  may  be  sung,  after  which  may  be  said 
The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you 
all. 

Amen. 
T  At  the  close  of  the  Service  silent  prayer  should  be  offer- 
id. 


THE  ORDER  OP  EARLY  SERVICE,  OR 
MATINS. 


T  A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  or  another 

Hymn  may  he  sung. 
IT  Then  shall  h»  sung  or  said  the  Versicles  here  following, 

all  standing  to  the  end  of  the  Venite. 

Versicle.  O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips. 

Answer.  And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Versicle.  Make  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me. 

Answer.  Make  haste  to  help  me,  O  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the  Holy 

Ghost ; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  snail  be 

world  without  end.    Amen. 

Hallelujah. 

T  During  the  Passion  season  the  Hallelujah  shall  he  omit- 
ted. 

T  Then  shall  follow  the   Tnvitatory  with  the    Venite. 
On  Festival  Days  a  special  Invitatory  may  be  used. 

Tlie  Invitatory. 
O  Come,  let  us  worship  the  Lord  : 
For  He  is  our  Maker. 

Venite  Exultemus.    Ps.  xcv. 

A  COME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord :  let  us  make  a  joyfui 
^  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with  thanksgiving : 
and  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  Him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God :  and  a  great  King  above  all 
gods. 

In  His  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth :   the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  His  aiso. 

The  Sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it :  and  His  hands  formed 
the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down  :  let  us  kneel  be- 
fore the  Lord  our  Maker. 

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18  EARLY  SERVICE, 

For  He  is  our  God :  and  we  are  the  people  of  His  pas- 
ture, and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning-,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be: 
World  without  end.    Amen. 

The  Hymn. 

T  The  Hymn  shall  then  be  sung. 

The  Psalm. 

1"  Then,  all  standing  to  the  end  of  the  Psalm  shall  be  sung 
or  said  one  or  more  Psalms.  At  the  end  of  the  Psalm  the 
Gloria  Patri  shall  be  sung.  An  Antiphon  may  be  used 
with  each  Psalm. 

The  Lesson. 

T  The  Scripture  Lessons  shall  then  be  read.    After  each 
Lesson  may  be  sung  or  said: 
But  Thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Answer.   Thanks  be  to  God. 
1f  After  the  Lessons  a  Responsory  may  be  sung. 
i  A  brief  Exhortation,  or  Sermon,  may  then  follow. 

The  Canticle. 

1  The  Congregation  shall  stand  and  sing  the  Te  Deum 
Laudamus,  or  the  Benedictus.  An  Antiphon  may  be 
sung  ivith  the  Benedictus. 

Te  Deum  Laudamus. 

E  praise  Thee,  O  God  :  we  acknowledge  Thee  to  be  the 
Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee  :  the  Father  everlast- 
ing. 

To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud  :  the  heavens  and  all  the 
powers  therein. 

To  Thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim:  continually  do  cry 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy :  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty:  of  Thy  Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles  :  praise  Thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets  :  praise  Thee. 
The  noble  army  of  Martyrs :  praise  Thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world :  doth  ac- 
knowledge Thee ; 

The  Father:  of  an  infinite  Majesty  ; 

Thine  adorable,  true  :  and  only  Son  ; 


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OR  VESPERS.  19 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost :  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory ;  O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  :  of  the  Father. 

When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver  man:  Thou 
didst  humble  Thyself  to  be  born  of  a  Virgin. 

When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death  : 
Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  :  in  the  glory  of 
the  Father. 

We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come  :  to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  servants  :  whom 
Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  saints  :  in  glory 
everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people  :  and  bless  Thine  heritage. 

Govern  them  :  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

Day  by  day  :  we  magnify  Thee. 

And  we  worship  Thy  name  :  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord  :  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  :  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us  :  as  our  trust  is  in 
Thee. 

O  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted  :  let  me  never  be  con- 
founded.    Amen. 

Or  the 
Benedictus.     St.  Lukei. 

DLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel :  for  He  hath  visi- 
-u  ted  and  redeemed  His  people  ; 

And  hath  raised  up  a  horn  of  salvation  for  us  :  in  the 
house  of  His  servant  David  ; 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  holy  prophets:  which 
have  been  since  the  world  began  ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies  :  and  from 
the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us  ; 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fathers :  and  to 
remember  His  holy  covenant ; 

The  oath  which  He  s ware  to  our  father  Abraham  :  that 
He  would  grant  unto  us  ; 

That  we,  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our  ene- 
mies :  might  serve  Him  without  fear, 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  Him  :  all  the  days 
of  our  life. 

And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  Prophet  of  the 
Highest:  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord  to 
prepare  His  ways  ; 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  His  people  » 
by  the  remission  of  their  sins, 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God  : 


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UARLY   SERVICE. 


whereby  the  dayspring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us  ; 

To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the 
shadow  of  death  :  to  guide  our  feet  in  the  way  of  peace. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son  :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost  ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  13  now,  and  ever  shall  be  : 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

The  Prayer. 
'f  Then  shall  he  said  the  Prayers  here  following,  or  the 

Suffrages,  the  Litany,  or  other  prayers. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  m. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  uponus. 
1  Then  all  shall  say : 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven  ;    Hallowed   be    Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth 
as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And 
forgive  us  our  tresspasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  tres- 
pass against  us  ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil ;  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 
?  One  or  more  Collects  may  he  used,  with  the  Salutation, 
which  may  be  preceded   hy  a Versicle.    After  each  Col- 
lect the  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say  : 
Amen. 

1"  Then  may  he  sung  or  said  the  Benedicamus  with  the 
Salutation. 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer.    And  with  thy  spirit. 
Benedicamus. 
Bless  we  the  Lord. 
Answer.    Thanks  be  to  God, 
1  The  service  may  end  with  the  Benedicamus  or  a  doting 
Hymn  may  he  sung;  after  which  may  be  said 
The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  tb«>  love  of 
God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  yen 
all. 

Amen. 
1  At  the  close  of  the  service  silent  prayer  should  he  offered. 


INTROITS  AND   COLLECTS  FOR  THE 
CHURCH  YEAR. 

T  The  Introits  have  their  proper  music,  but  they  may  he 
sung  to  the  Psalm  tunes.  The  Introit,  as  far  as  the  Psalm 
may  be  repeated  after  the  Gloria  Patri. 


FIRST    SUNDAY   IN   ADVSNT.     . 

Introit. 

UNTO  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  sou)  ?  O  my   God,  I 
trust  in  Thee ; 
Let  me  not  be  ashamed  :  Let  not  mine  enemies  triumph 
over  me  ; 
Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  Thee  :  be  ashamed. 
Psalm.    Shew  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord  :  teach  me  Thy 
paths. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father ,  &c. 

Collect. 

STIR  up,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  power,  O  Lord,  and 
come ;  that  by  Thy  protection  we  may  be  rescued 
from  the  threatening  perils  of  our  sins,  and  saved  by  Thy 
mighty  deliverance  ;  Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Rom.  xiii :  11-14.    Gospel,  Matt,  xxi  :  1-9. 

SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

Introit. 

DAUGHTER  of  Zion :  behold    thy  salvation  cometh. 
The  Lord  shall  cause  His  glorious  voice  to  be  heard : 
and  ye  shall  have  gladness  of  heart. 

Ps.    Give  ear,  O  shepherd  of  Israel :  Thou  that  leadest 
Joseph  like  a  flock. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

STIR  up  our  hearts,  O  Lord,  to  make  ready  the  way  of 
Thine  Only-Begotten  Son,  so  that  by  His  coming  we 
may  be  enabled  to  serve  Thee  with  pure  minds  ;   Who 

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22  INTROITS  AND   COLLECTS. 

liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holv  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 
Epistle,  Romans  xv  :  4-13.  .  Gospel,  Luke  xxi  :  25-36. 

THIRD  SUNDAY  IX  ADVENT. 

Introit. 
J^E  JOICE  in  the  Lord  alway :  and  again  I  say,  Rejoice. 

Let  your  moderation  be  known  unto  all  men  :  the  Lord 
is  at  hand. 

Be  careful  for  nothing  :  but  in  everything  bv  prayer 
and  supplication  with  thanksgiving  let  your  requests*  be 
made  known  unto  God. 

Ps.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  Thy  land  : 
Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 
T  ORD,  we  beseech  Thee,  give  ear  to  our  prayers,  and 
■^  lighten  the  darkness  of  our  hearts,  bv  Thv 'gracious 
visitation  :  Who  livest  and  reignest  with* the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Cor,  iy!  1-5.    Gospel,  Matt  :  xi  :  2-10. 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

Introit. 
T)ROP  down,  ye  heavens,  from  above :  and  let  the  skies 
x/  pour  down  righteousness  : 
Let  the  earth  open  :  and  bring  forth  salvation. 
Ps.    The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  :  and  the 
firmament  sheweth  His  handiwork. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  Ac. 

Collect. 

CTIR  up,   O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  power,  and 
u  come,  and  with  great  might  succor  us,  that  by  the  help 
of  Thy  grace  whatsoever  is  hindered  bv  our  sins  may  be 
speedily  accomplished,  through  Thy  mercy  and  satisfac- 
tion ;  Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.   Anu  n. 
Epistle,  Philippians  iv  :  4-7.    Gospel,  John  i :  19-23. 
Other  Collects  for  the  Season  of  Advent. 
MERCIFULLY  hear.  O  Lord,  the  prayers  of  Thy  people  ; 
m   that  as  they  rejoice  in  the  Advent  of  Thine  Only-Be- 


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CHRISTMAS.  23 

gotten  Son,  according  to  the  flesh,  so  when  He  cometh  a 
second  time  in  His  Majesty,  they  may  receive  the  reward 
of  eternal  life  ;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord; 
Who  liveth,  &c. 

God,  Who  dost  gladden  us  with  the  yearly  anticipation 
of  our  Redemption ;  Grant  that  we  who  now  joyfully 
receive  Thine  Only-Begotten  Son  as  our  Redeemer,  may 
also  behold  Him  without  fear  when  He  cometh  as  our 
Judge ;  Who  liveth,  &c. 

MOST  merciful  God,  Who  hast  given  Thine  eternal 
— *  Word  to  be  made  incarnate  of  the  pure  Virgin  ; 
Grant  unto  Thy  people  grace  to  put  away  fleshly  lusts, 
that  so  they  may  be  ready  for  Thy  visitation  ;  through 
the  same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth,  &c. 

CHRISTMAS. 


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Introit. 
NTO  us  a  Child  is  born,  unto  us  a  Son  is  given,  and  the 
government  shall  be  upon  His  shoulder. 
And  His  Name  shall  be  called  Wonderful,  Counsellor, 
the  Mighty  God  :  the  Everlasting  Father,  the  Prince  of 
Peace. 

Ps.    O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song :  for  He  hath 
done  marvellous  things. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect  for  Christmas  Night. 

OGOD,  Who  hast  made  this  most  holy  night  to  shine 
with  the  brightness  of  the  true  Light;  Grant,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  that  as  we  have  known  on  earth  the  myste- 
ries of  that  Light,  we  may  also  come  to  the  fullness  of  its 
joys  in  heaven ;  through  the  same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  Avith  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Am  e  n . 

Collect  for  Christmas  Day. 

fiRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  new 
u  birth  of  Thine  Only- Begotten  Son  in  the  flesh  may 
set  us  free  who  are  held  in  the  old  bondage  under  the 
yoke  of  sin  ;  through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ, 
our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Tit.  ii:  11-14  ;  Isa.  ix  2-7.  Gospel,  Luke  ii; 
1-14. 


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SECOND  CHRISTMAS  DAY. 

[The  Intro  it  a  nd  Collect  are  the  same  as  for  Christmas 
Day. 

Epistle,  Titus  iii ;  4-7.      Gospel,  Luke  ii :  15-20. 

SUNDAY   AFTER    CHRISTMAS. 

Intro  it. 
THY  testimonies  are  very  sure  :     holiness    becoraeth 
-*-  Thine  house,  O  Lord,  forever. 

Thy  throne  is  established  of  old  :  Thou  art  from  ever- 
lasting. 

Ps.  The  Lord  reigneth,  He  is  clothed  with  majesty  : 
the  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  He  hath 
girded  Himself. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c 

Collect 
A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  direct  our  actions  ac- 
■"■  cording  to  Thy  good  pleasure,  that  in  tie  Name  of 
Thy  beloved  Son,  we  may  be  made  to  abound  in  good 
works ;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  Galatians  iv  :   1-7.    Gospel,  Luke  ii :  33-40. 

THE  CIRCUMCISION  OF  CHRIST — NEW  YEAR. 

Introit. 
A  LORD,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in  all 
^  the  earth  :  Who  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 

"What  is  man  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him  :  and  tbe 
Son  of  man  that  Thou  visitest  him '( 

Ps.  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  our  Father  and  our  Redeemer: 
from  everlasting  is  Thy  Name. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

0  LORD  God,  Who,  for  oursakes,  hast  made  Thy  Blessed 
u  Son,  our  Saviour,  subject  to  the  Law,  and  caused  Him 
to  endure  the  circumcision  of  the  flesh  ;  Grant  us  ti  e 
true  circumcision  of  the  Spirit,  that  our  hearts  may  be 
pure  from  all  sinful  desires  and  lusts,  through  the  same. 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reignetL. 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  with 
'mt  end.    Amen. 


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A  LMIGHTT  and  Everlasting  God,  from  whom  eometh 
A  down  every  good  and  perfect  gift;  we  give  Thee 
thanks  for  all  Thy  benefits,  temporal  and  spiritual,  be- 
stowed upon  us  in  the  year  past,  and  we  beseech  Thee  of 
Tny  goodness,  grant  us  a  favorable  and  joyful  year,  de- 
fend us  from  all  dangers  and  adversities,  arid  send  upon 
us  the  fulness  of  Thy  blessing  ;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  &c. 
Epistle,  Galatians  iii :  23-29.    Gospel,  Luke  ii :  21. 

SUNDAY  AFTER  NEW  YEAR. 

[Tlie  Introit  a nd  Collect  are  the  same  as  for  the  Sunday 
after  Christmas.] 
Epistle,  1  Peter  iv :  12-19.    Gospel,  Matt,  ii  :  13-23. 

EPIPHANY. 

Introit. 

BEHOLD  the  Lord,  the  Ruler  hath  come :  and  the  King- 
dom, and  the  power,  and  the  glory  are  in  His  hand. 
Ps.    Give  the  King  Thy  judgments,  O  God  :  and  Thy 
righteousness  unto  the  King's  Son. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  Who  by  the  leading  of  a  star  didst  manifest 
Thy  Only-Begotten  Son  to  the  Gentiles  ;  Mercifully 
grant,  that  we,  who  know  Thee  now  by  faith,  may  after 
this  life  have  the  fruition  of  Thy  glorious  Godhead  ; 
through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  andreigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Isaiah  ix  :  1-6.    Gospel,  Matt,  ii:  12. 

FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER   EPIPHANY. 

Introit. 

T  SAW  also  the  Lord  sitting  upon  a  throne :  high  and 
A  lifted  up. 

And  I  heard  the  voice  of  a  great  multitude,  saying,  Al- 
leluia :  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth. 

Ps.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  * 
serve  the  lord  with  gladness. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 


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Collect. 

0  LORD,  we  beseech  Thee  mercifully  to  receive  the 
v  prayers  of  Thy  people  who  call  upon  Thee ;  and  grant 
that  they  may  both  perceive  and  know  what  things  they 
ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have  grace  and  power  faithful- 
ly to  fulfil  the  same ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son.  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Rom.  xli :  1-5.    Gospel,  Luke  ii :  41-52 

SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

Introit. 

A  LL  the  earth  shall  worship  Thee  :  and  shall  sing  unto 
A  Thee,  O  God. 

They  shall  sing  to  Thy  Name  :  O  Thou  Most  Highest. 

Ps.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  God^all  ye  lands :  sing 
forth  the  honor  of  His  Xame,  make  His  praise  glorious. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  dc. 

Collect.  # 

A  LMIGHTTand  Everlasting  God,  Who  dost  govern  all 
■"■  things  in  heaven  and  earth ;  Mercifully  hear  the  sup- 
plications of  Thy  people,  and  grant  us  Thy  peace  all  the 
days  of  our  life ;  through  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Romans  xii :  6-16.    Gospel,  John  ii :  1-11. 

THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

Introit. 
WORSHIP  Him,  all  ye  His  angels  :  Zion  heard  and  was 

The  daughters  of  Judah  rejoiced;  because  of  Thy 
judgments,  O  Lord. 

Ps.  The  Lord  reigneth,  let  the  earth  rejoice:  let  the 
multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,&c. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  mercifully  look  upon 
our  infirmities,  and  in  all  our  dangers  and  necessities 
stretch  forth  the  right  hand  of  Thy  Majesty,  to  help  and 
defend  us  ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  who  liveth 


SUNDAYS  AFTER  EPIPHANY.  27 

and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 
Epistle,  Rom.  xii  :  16-21.    Gospel,  Matt,  viii :  1-13, 

FOURTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

[The  lntroit  fe  the  same  as  for  the  Third  Sunday  after 
Epiphany.] 

Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,Who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst 
A  of  so  many  and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason  of  the 
frailty  of  our  nature  we  cannot  always  stand  upright ; 
Grant  to  us  such  strength  and  protection  as  may  sup- 
port us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us  through  all  temp- 
tations ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  wholiveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Rom.  xiii:  8-10.    Gospel,  Matt,  viii :  23-27. 

FIFTH   SUNDAY   AFTER   EPIPHANY. 

[The  lntroit  is  tne  same  as  for  the  Third  Sunday  after 
Epiphany.] 

Collect. 

0LORD,  We  beseech  Thee  to  keep  Thy  Church  and 
Household  continually  in  Thy  true  religion  ;  that  they 
who  do  lean  upon  the  hope  of  Thy  heavenly  grace  may 
evermore  be  defended  by  Thy  mighty  power ;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Col.  iii:  12-17.    Gospel,  Matt,  xiii:  24-30. 

SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    EPIPHANY. 


lntroit. 


T 


HE  lightnings  lightened  the  world :  the  earth  trem- 
bled and  shook. 

Ps.  How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of 
Hosts:  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the 
courts  of  the  Lord. 

Wory  jjf,  t0  tne  Father,  &c. 


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XNTROITS  AND  COLLECTS. 

Collect. 

GOD,  Who  in  the  glorious  Transfiguration  of  Thy 
Only-Begotten  Son,  hast  confirmed  the  mysteries  of 
the  faith  by  the  testimony  of  the  fathers,  and  who,  in 
the  voice  that  come  from  the  bright  cloud,  didst  in  a 
wonderful  manner  foreshow  the  adoption  of  sons : 
Mercifully  vouchsafe  to  make  us  co-heirs  with  the  King 
of  his  glory,  and  bring  us  to  the  enjoyment  of  the  same ; 
through  the  same,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee ;  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  2  Peter  i :  16-21.    Gospel,  Matt,  xvii :  1-9. 

SEPTUAGESIMA  SUNDAY 

Introit. 

THE  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me :  the  sorrows  ol 
hell  compassed  me  about. 

In  my  distress,  I  called  upon  the  Lord :  and  He  heard 
my  voice  out  of  His  temple. 

Ps.    I  will  love  Thee,  O  Lord  my  Strength :  the  Lord 
is  my  Hock  aud  my  Fortress  I 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee  favorably  to  hear  the  pray- 
ers of  Thy  people :  that  we,  who  are  justly  punished 
for  our  offences,  may  be  mercifully  delivered  by  Thy 

goodness,  for  the  glory  of  Thy  Name ;  through  Jesus 
hrist,  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.   Amen. 
Epistle,  1  Cor.  ix :  24— x :  5.    Gospel,  Matt,  xx :  1-16. 

SEXAGESIMA   SUNDAY. 

Introit. 

AWAKE,  why  sleepest  Thou,  O  Lord  ?:   Arise,  cast  us 
not  off  forever. 
"Wherefore  hidest  Thou  Thy  face  :   and  f orgettest  our 
affliction  ? 

Our  soul  is  bowed  down  to  the  dust :  arise  for  our  help 
and  redeem  us. 

Ps.    Wo  have  heard  with  our  ears,  O  God :   our  fathers 
have  told  us  what  work  Thou  didst  in  their  days. 
Glory  h&  t0  tll&  Father,  &c. 


ASH  WEDNESDAY. 


Collect. 


OGOD,  "Who  seest  that  we  put  not  our  trust  in  anything 
that  we  do :  Mercifully  gTant,  that  by  the  power  of  Thy 
Son,  the  Teacher  of  nations,  we  may  be  defended  against 
all  adversity ;  through  the  same,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  2  Cor.  xi  •-  19—  xii :  9.    Gospel,  Luke  vii* :  4-15. 

QTJINQUAGESIMA     SUNDAY. 

Introit. 

DE  Thou  my  strong  Rock :  for  an  house  of  defence  to 
■^  save  me. 

Thou  art  my  Rock  and  my  Fortress :  therefore  for 
Thy  Name's  sake  lead  me  and  guide  me. 

Ps.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust ;  let  me  never 
be  ashamed  :  deliver  me  in  my  righteousness. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee  mercifully  hear  our  prayers, 
and,  having  set  us  free  from  the  bonds  of  sin,  defend 
us  from  alL  evil ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  ,ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 
Epistle,  1  Cor.  xiii :  1-13.    Gospel,  Luke  xviil :  31-43. 

ASH   WEDNESDAY,   OE,   FIRST   DAY  OF   LENT. 

Introit. 

{  WILL  cry  unto  God  Most  High :  unto  God  that  per- 

I  f ormeth  all  things  for  me. 

Yea,  in  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings  will  I  make  my  re- 
fuge :  until  these  calamities  be  overpast. 

Ps.  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto 
me :  for  my  soul  trusteth  in  Thee. 

Glory  oe  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  fcatest  nothing 

II  that  Thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive  the  sins  of 
all  those  who  are  penitent ;  Create  and  make  in  us  new 
and  contrite  hearts,  that  we,  worthily  lamenting  our 


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sins,  and  acknowledging  our  wretchedness,  may  obtain 
of  Thee,  the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission  and 
forgiveness ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Joel  ii :  12-19.       Gospel,  Matt,  vi :   16  21. 

FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  LENT    (iNVOCAVTT). 

Introit. 

TIE  shall  call  upon  Me,  and  I  will  answer  him :  I  will 
11  deliver  him  and  honor  him. 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him :  and  show  him  my 
salvation. 

Ps.    He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most 
High  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

A  LORD,  mercifully  hear  our  prayer,  and  stretch  forth 
u  the  right  hand  of  Thy  Majesty  to  defend  us  from 
them  that  rise  up  against  us ;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 
Epistle,  2  Cor.  vi :  1-10.    Gospel,  Matt,  iv :  1-11. 

SECOND   SUNDAY   IN   LENT    (REMINISCERE). 

Introit. 

REMEMBER,  O  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies  and  Thy  lov- 
ing kindnesses  :  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 
Let  not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me :  God  of  Israel, 
deliver  us  out  of  all  our  troubles. 

Ps.    Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul :  O  my 
God,  I  trust  in  Thee ;  let  me  not  be  ashamed 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

0  GOD, Who  seest  that  of  ourselves  we  have  no  strength-, 
Keep  us  both  outwardly  and  inwardly ;  that  we  may 
be  defended  from  all  adversities  which  may  happen  to 
the  body,  and  from  all  evil  thoughts  which  may  assault 
and  hurt  the  soul ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
">  .Epistle,  1  Thess.  iv :  1-7.    Gospel,  Matt,  xv :  21-28. 


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THIRD    SUNDAY   IN   LENT    (oCULl). 
Introit. 

MINE  eyes  are   ever  toward  the  Lord  :  for  He  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

Turn  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me :  for  { 
am  desolate  and  afflicted. 

Ps.    Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul :  O  my 
God,  I  trust  in  Thee ;  let  me  not  he  ashamed. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  See. 

Collect. 

We;  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  look  upon  the  hearty 
desires  of  Thy  humble  servants,  and  stretch  forth 
the  right  hand  of  Thy  Majesty  to  be  our  defence 
against  all  our  enemies  ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Ephesians  v :  1-9.    Gospel,  Luke  xi :  14-28. 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT  (L^ETARE). 

Introit. 

T)  E  JOICE  ye  with  Jerusalem,  and  be  glad  with  her :  ail 
-"  ye  that  love  her. 

Rejoice  for  joy  with  her :  all  ye  that  mourn  for  her. 

Ps.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  Let  us  go 
into  the  house  of  the  Lordo 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we,  who 
for  our  evil  deeds  do  worthjly  deserve  to  be  pun- 
ished, by  the  comfort  of  Thy  grace  may  mercifully  be 
relieved ;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Galatians  iv :  21-31.    Gospel,  John  vi :  1-15. 

FIFTH   SUNDAY  IN  LENT   (jUDICA). 

Introit. 

JUDGE  me,  O  God :  and  plead  my  cause  against  aa 
"  ungodly  nation. 


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O  deliver  me  from  the  deceitful  and  unjust  man :  for 
Thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength. 

Ps.    O  send  out  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth :  let  them 
lead  me ;  let  them  bring  me  unto  Thy  holy  hill. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

WE  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  mercifully  to  look 
"  upon  Thy  people,  that  by  Thy  greau  goodness  they 
may  be  governed  and  preserved  evermore,  both  in 
body  and  soul;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Hebrews  ix :  11-15.    Gospel,  John  viii :  46-59. 

SIXTH    SUNDAY  IN   LENT   (pALMARUM). 
Introit. 

BE  not  Thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord :  O  my  strength,  haste 
Thee  to  help  me. 

Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth :  and  deliver  me  from 
the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

Ps.  My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  me  ?: 
Why  art  Thou  so  far  from  helping  me  ? 
Glory  betothe  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God  Who  hast  sent  Thy 
A  Son,  our  Saviour  J  esus  Christ,  to  take  upon  Him  our 
flesh,  and  to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross,  that  all  man- 
kind should  follow  the  example  of  His  great  humility  : 
Mercifully  grant  that  we  may  both  follow  the  example 
of  His  patience,  and  also  be  made  partakers  of  His  res- 
urrection; through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Philippians  ii :  5-11.    Gospel-,  Matt,  xxi :  1-9. 

MONDAY   IN    HOLY  WEEK. 

Introit. 

PLEAD  my  cause,  O  Lord,  with  them  that  strive  with 
me :  fight  against  them  that  fight  against  me. 
Take  hold  of  shield  and  buckler :  and  stand  up  for 
mine  help. 


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Ps.  Draw  out  also  the  spear,  and  stop  the  way 
against  them  that  persecute  me :  say  unto  my  soul,  I 
am  Thy  salvation. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

pRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we,  who 
XJ  amid  so  many  adversities  do  fail  through  our  own 
infirmities,  may  be  restored  through  the  passion  and 
intercession  of  Thine  Only-Begotten  Son,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  -ever  one 
God,world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  Is.  1 :  5-10.    Gospel,  John  xii :  1-23,  or  The  Passion 
History. 

TUESDAY  IN  HOLY  WEEK. 

Introit. 

pOD  forbid  that  I  should  glory:  save  in  the  Cross  of 
^  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

In  Him  is  salvation,  life,  and  resurrection  from  the 
dead :  by  Him  we  are  redeemed  and  set  at  liberty. 

Ps.  God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us :  and  cause 
his  face  to  shine  upon  us. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Grant  us  grace  so 
A  to  pass  through  this  holy  time  of  our  Lord's  Pas- 
sion, that  we  may  obtain  the  pardon  of  our  sins; 
through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.    Amen, 

Epistle,  Jer.  xi:  18  20.    Gospel,  John  xii:  24-43,  or  The 
Passion  History. 

WEDNESDAY  IN  HOLY  WEEK. 

Introit. 

AT  the  Name  of  Jesus  every  knee  shall  bow :  of  things 
in  heaven,  and  things  in  earth,  and  things  under  the 
earth. 
For  He  became  obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death 


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of  the  Cross :  wherefore  He  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God 
the  Father. 

Ps.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord :  and  let  mv  crv  come 
unto  Thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we,  who 
for  our  evil  deeds  are  continually  afflicted,  mav  mer- 
cifully be  relieved  by  the  Passion  of  Thine  Ohlv-Be- 
gotten  Son,  who  liveth  and  reisneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Is.  lxii :  11 :  lxiii :  1-7.  Gospfl.  Luke  xxii :  1-xxiii : 
4~\  or  The  Passion  History. 

THURSDAY   IX    IIOLY   WEEK. 

The  Introit  isthe  same  as  for  Tuesday. 

OLORD  God,  Who  hast  left  unto  us  in  a  wonderful 
Sacrament  a  memorial  of  Thy  Passion;  Grant,  we 
beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  so  use  this  Sacrament  of 
Thy  Body  and  Blood,  that  the  fruits  of  Thy  redemption 
may  continually  be  manifest  in  us ;  Thou,  who  livest 
and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end  Amen. 
Epistle,  1  Cor;  xi:  23-32.  Gospel.  John  xiii:  1-15,  or  The 
Passion  History, 

GOOD    FRIDAY. 

The  same  Introit  as  for  Tuesday,  or  this : 

SURELY  He  hath  borne  our  griefs  and  carried  our  sor- 
rows :  He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  He 
was  bruised  for  our  iniquities. 

All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray :  and  the  Lord 
hath  laid  on  Him  the  iniquity  of  us  ail. 

Ps.    Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord :  and  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collects. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech  Thee  graciously  to  be- 
hold this  Thy  family,  for  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
was  contented  to  be  betrayed,  and  given  up  into  the 


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hands  of  wicked  men,  and  to  suffer  death  upon  the 
Cross ;  who  now  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

MERCIFUL  and  Everlasting  God,Who  hast  not  spared 
Thine  only  Son,  hut  delivered  Him  up  for  us  all,  that 
He  might  hear  our  sins  upon  the  Cross ;  Grant  that  our 
hearts  may  be  so  fixed  with  steadfast  faith  in  Him  that 
we  may  not  fear  the  power  of  any  adversaries ;  through 
the  same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  bur  Lord.    Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  willed 
that  Thy  Son  should  bear  for  us  the  pains  of  the 
Cross,  that  Thou  mightest  remove  from  us  the  power 
of  the  adversary;  Help  us  so  to  remember  and  give 
thanks  for  our  Lord's  Passion  that  we  may  obtain  re- 
mission of  sin  and  redemption  from  everlasting  death; 
through  the  same,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Isa.  lii:  13— liii:  12.  Gospel,  John  xviii:  1-xix: 
42.  or  The  Passion  History. 

EASTER. 

Introit. 

WHEN  I  awake  I  am  still  with  Thee.  Hallelujah ! : 
Thou  hast  laid  Thine  hand  upon  me.  Hallelujah ! 
Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me :  it  is  high,  I 
cannot  attain  unto  it.    Hallelujah !  Hallelujah ! 

Ps.    O  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me : 
Thou  knowest  my  down-sitting  and  mine  uprising. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

or 

TIE  is  risen,  Hallelujah ! :  Why  seek  ye  the  Living 
11  among  the  dead  ?    Hallelujah ! 

Remember  how  He  spake  unto  you,  Hallelujah  :  the 
Son  of  man  must  be  crucified,  and  the  third  day  rise 
again.    Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 

Ps.  Thou  crownedst  Him  with  glory  and  honor: 
Thou  madest  Him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of 
Thy  hands. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

The  Collect  for  Easter  Eve. 

0  GOD,  Who  didst  enlighten  this  most  holy  night  with 
the  glory  of  the  Lord's  Resurrection ;  Preserve  in  all 
Thy  people  the  spirit  of  adoption  which  Thou  hast  giv- 
en, so  that  renewed  in  body  and  soul  they  may  perform 
unto  Thee  a  pure  service ;  through  the  same,  our  Lord 


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Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

The  Collect  for  Easter  Day. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who,  through  Thine  Only-Begotten 
A  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened 
unto  us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life;  We  humbly  be- 
seech Thee,  that,  as  Thou  dost  put  into  our  minds  good 
desires,  so  by  Thy  continual  help  we  may  bring  the  same 
to  good  effect ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  who  liv- 
eth and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Other  Easter  Collects. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  Sod,  that  we  who 
celebrate  Thy  Paschal  Feast,  kindled  with  heavenly 
desires,  may  ever  thirst  for  the  Fountain  of  Life,  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.    Amen. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who 
celebrate  the  solemnities  of  the  Lord's  Resurrection, 
may  by  the  renewal  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  rise  again  from 
the  death  of  the  soul ;  through  the  same  Jerus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Cor.  v :  6-8.    Gospel,  Mark  xvi :  1-8. 

EASTER    MONDAY. 

The  Introit  and  the  Collect  are  the  same  as  for  Easter  Day. 
Epistle,  Acts  x:  34  41.     Oospel,  Luke  xxiv :  13-35. 

FIRST  .SUNDAY   AFTER    EASTER    (QUASIMODO 
GENITl). 

Introit. 
A  S  newborn  babes :  desire  the  sincere  milk  of  the  Word. 

Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I  will  testify  unto  Thee :  O 
Israel,  if  thou  wilt  hearken  unto  me. 

Ps.    Sing  aloud  unto  God  our  strength :  make  a  joyful 
ncise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who 
have  celebrated  the  solemnities  of  the  Lord's  Resur- 


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rection,  may,  by  the  help  of  Thy  grace,  bring  forth  the 
fruits  thereof  in  our  life  and  conversation ;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and 
reign eth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God* 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  1  John  v :  4-13.    Gospel,  John  xx :  19-31. 

SECOND   SUNDAY   AFTER  EASTER    (MISERICORDIAS). 

Intro  it. 

THE  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord : 
By  the  Word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made. 
Ps.    Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous :  for  praise  is 
comely  for  the  upright. 
Glory  be  tothe  Father,  See. 

Collect, 

GOD,Who,  by  the  humiliation  of  Thy  Son,  didst  raise  up 
the  fallen  world  ;  Grant  unto  Thy  faithful  ones  per- 
petual gladness,  and  those  whom  Thou  hast  delivered 
from  the  danger  of  everlasting  death,  do  Thou  make  par- 
takers of  eternal  joys ;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen, 
Epistle,  1  Peter  ii :  21-25.    Gospel,  John  x :  11-16. 

THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER   EASTER    (JUBILATE). 

Introit. 

AKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands  : 
Sing  forth  the  honor  of  His  Name ;  make  His  praise 
glorious. 

Ps.  Say  unto  God,  how  terrible  art  Thou  in  Thy  works: 
through  the  greatness  of  Thy  power  shall  Thine  enemies 
submit  themselves  unto  Thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &e. 

Collect, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  showestto  them  that  be  in  error 
the  light  of  Thy  truth,  to  the  intent  that  they  may  re- 
turn into  the  way  of  righteousness  ;  Grant  unto  all  them 
that  are  admitted  into  the  fellowship  of  Christ's  Religion 
that  they  may  eschew  those  things  that  are  contrary 
to  their  profession,  and  follow  all  such  things  as  are 
agreeable  to  the  same  ;  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 


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who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Peter  ii :  11-20.    Gospel,  John  xvi  :  16  23. 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER  (CANTATE). 

Introit. 

0  SIXG  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song :  for  He  hath  done 
u  marvellous  things. 

The  Lord  hath  made  known  His  salvation :  His  right- 
eousness hath  He  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the 
heathen. 

Ps.  His  right  hand,  and  His  holy  arm:  hath  gotten  Him 
the  victory. 

Glory  be  tothe  Father,  &c. 

Colled. 

GOD,  Who  makes  the  minds  of  the  faithful  to  be  of 
one  will ;  Grant  unto  Thy  people  that  they  may  love 
what  Thou  commandest.  and  desire  what  Thou  dost 
promise  :  that  among  the  manifold  changes  of  this  world, 
our  hearts  may  there  he  fixed  where  true  joys  are  to  be 
found ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son.  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  James  i :  16-21.    Gospel,  John  xvi :  5-15. 

FIFTH    SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER   (ROCtATE). 


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II  H  the  voice  of  singing  declare  ye,  and  tell  this :  ut- 
ter it  even  to  the  end  of  the  earth.    Hallelujah  ! 
The  Lord  hath  redeemed  His  servant  Jacob  :  Hallelu- 
jah, Hallelujah  ! 

Ps.    Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands  :  sing 
forth  the  honor  of  His  Name  ;  make  His  praise  glorious. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  <lc 

Collect. 

0GOD,  from  "Whom  all  good  things  do  come  ;  Grant  to 
us  Thy  humble  servants,  that  by  Thy  holy  inspiration 
we  may  think  those  things  that  be  right,  and  by  Thy 
merciful  guiding  mav  perform  the  same ;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 


SUNDAYS   AFTER   EASTER. 


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Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  James  i :  22-27.    Gospel,  John  xvi  :  23-30. 

ASCENSION   DAY. 

Introit. 

VE  men  of  Galilee,  why  stand  ye  gazing  up  into  heaven?: 
1  Hallelujah! 

This  same  Jesus  which  is  taken  up  from  you  into  heav- 
en, shall  so  come  in  like  manner  as  ye  have  «een  Him 
go  into  heaven  :  Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah  ! 

Ps.  O  clap  your  hands,  all  ye  people  :  shout  unto  God 
with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  like  as 
we  do  believe  Thy  Only-Begotten  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  to  have  ascended  into  the  heavens  ;  so  may  we 
also  in  heai  t  and  mind  thither  ascend,  and  with  Him 
continually  dwell,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

KING  of  Glory,  Lord  of  Hosts,  Who  didst  this  Day 
ascend  in  triumph  far  above  all  heavens;  We  beseech 
Thee  leave  us  not  comfortless,  but  send  to  us  the  Spirit 
of  Truth,  promised  of  the  Father;  O  Thou,  who,  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  livest  and  reignest  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  Acts  i :  1-U.    Gospel,  Mark  xvi :  14-20. 

SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION  (EXAUDl). 

Introit. 

HEAR,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice  :  Hallelujah  ! 
When  Thou  saidst,  seek  ye  My  face ;  my  heart  said  un- 
to Thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek :  Hide  not  Thy  face 
from  me.     Hallelujah,  Hallelujah  ! 

Ps.    The  Lord  is  my  Light,  and  my  Salvation  :  whom 
shall  I  fear  ? 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  fiod  ;  Make  us  to  have  always 
a  devout  will  towards  Thee,  and  to  serve  Thy  Majes- 


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40  TNTROITS   AND   COLLECTS. 

ty  with  a  pure  heart ;  through  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  (Jod,  world  without  end.    Amen. 
Epistle,  1  Peter  iv  :  7-11.    Gospel,  John  xv :  86— xvi :  4. 

WH1T8UWDAY. 

lntroit. 

THE  Spirit  of  the  Lord  fllleth  the  world  :  Hallelujah! 
A  Let  the  righteous  be  glad;  let  thein  rejoice  before 
God :  yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice.  Hallelujah ! 
Hallelujah  ! 

Ps.    Let  God  arise  ;  let  His  enemies  he  scattered  :  let 
them  also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  <tc. 

Collect. 

0GOD,  Who  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful  peo- 
ple, by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit ; 
Grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right  judgment  in 
all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  In  His  holy  comfort  ; 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son.  who  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost  liveth  and  reigneth,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  Acts  ii :  1-13.    Gospel,  John  xiv  :  23-31. 

MONDAY    IN    WHITSUN-WEEK. 

The lntroit  is  the  same  as  for  Whitsunday. 
Collect. 

OGod,  Who  didst  give  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  Thine  Apos 
ties  ;  Grant  unto  Thy  people  the  performance  of  their 
petitions,  so  that  on  us  to  whom  Thou  hast  given  faith, 
Thou  mayest  also  bestow  peace  ;  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  who  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  liveth  and  reigneth,  ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  Acts  x :  42-48.    Gospel,  John  iii :  16  St 

TIIE   FESTIVAL    OF   THE    TUIMTV. 
lntroit. 

BLESSED  be  the  Holy  Trinity,  and  the  undivided  Unity: 
Let  us  give  glory  to  Him  because  He  hath  shown  His 


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mercy  to  us. 

Ps.    O  Lord,  our  Lord :  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in 
all  the  earth  I 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Or, 

UOLY,  Holy,  Holy,  is  the  Lord  of  Hosts :  of  Him,  and 
11  through  Him,  and  to  Him,  are  all  things. 

Ps.    O  Lord,  our  Lord :  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in 
all  the  earth. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  given  unto 
us,  Thy  servants,  grace,  by  the  confession  of  a  true 
faith,  to  acknowledge  the  glory  of  the  Eternal  Trinity, 
and  in  the  power  of  the  Divine  Majesty  to  worship  the 
Unity ;  We  beseech  Thee,  that  Thou  wouldst  keep  us 
steadfast  in  this  faith,  and  evermore  defend  us  from  all 
adversities,  who  livest  and  reignest,  one  God, world  -with- 
out end.    Amen. 

Epistle?  Romans  xi :  33-36.    Gospel,  John  iii :  1-15. 

FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER   TRINITY. 

Introit. 

OLORD,  I  have  trusted  in  Thy  mercy  :  my  heart  shall 
rejoice  in  Thy  salvation. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  :  because  He  hath  dealt  boun- 
tifully with  me. 

Ps.    How  long  wilt  Thou  forget  me,  O  Lord  ?  :  How 
long  wilt  Thou  hide  Thy  face  from  me  ? 
Glory  he  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

0  GOD,  the  strength  of  all  them  that  put  their  trust  in 
v  Thee ;  Mercifully  accept  our  prayers  ;  and  because 
through  the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature  we  can  do  no 
good  thing  without  Thee,  grant  us  the  help  of  Thy  grace, 
that  in  keeping  Thy  commandments  we  may  please  Thee, 
both  in  will  and  deed ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  1  John  iv :  16-21.    Gospel*  Luke  xvi :  19-31. 


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SECOND   SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

THE  Lord  was  my  stay ;  He  brought  me  forth  also  into 
1  a  large  place : 

He  delivered  me,  because  He  delighted  in  me. 

Ps.  I  will  love  Thee,  0  Lord,  my  strength  :  The  Lord 
Js  my  Rock,  and  my  Fortress. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

OLord,  Who  never  failest  to  help  and  govern  those 
whom  Thou  dost  bring  up  in  Thy  steadfast  fear  and 
love  ;  Make  U3  to  have  a  perpetual  fear  and  love  of  Thy 
Holy  Name :  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  1  John  iii :  13-18.    Gospel,  Luke  xiv  :  16-24. 

THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 
Introit. 

TURN  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  :  for  I 
am  desolate  and  afflicted. 

Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain  :  and  forgive 
all  my  sins. 

Ps.    Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  dol  lift  up  my  soul :  O  my 
God,  I  trust  in  Thee,  let  me  not  be  ashamed. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  <fcc„ 

Collect. 

OGOD,  the  Protector  of  all  that  trust  in  Thee,  without 
whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy;  increase 
and  multiply  upon  us  Thy  mercy  ;  that  Thou  being  our 
Ruler  and  Guide,  we  may  so  pass  through  things  tempor- 
al that  we  finally  lose  not  the  things  eternal ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Peter  v  :  6-11.    Gospel,  Luke  xv  :  1-10. 

FOURTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit, 

THE  Lord  is  my  Light  and  my  Salvation ;  whom  shall  I 
fear  ?  :  The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life ;  of  whom 


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shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my  foes, 
came  upon  me  :  they  stumbled  and  fell. 

Ps.    Though  an  host  should  encamp  against  me :  my 
heart  shall  not  fear. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect, 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  course  of 
this  world  may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by  Thy  gov- 
ernance, that  Thy  Church  may  joyfully  serve  Thee  in 
all  godly  quietness  ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Rom.  viii :  18-23.    Gospel,  Luke  vi :  36-43. 

FIFTH   SUNDAY  AFTER   TRINITY. 

Introit. 

TJEAR,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice:  Thou  hast 
1A  been  my  help. 

Leave  me  not,  neither  forsake  me :  O  God  of  my  salva- 
tion. 

Ps.    The  Lord  is  my  Light  and  my  Salvation :   whom 
shall  I  fear  ? 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c% 

Collect. 

GOD,  Y.rho  hast  prepared  for  them  that  love  Thee 
such  good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding  ;  Pour 
into  our  hearts  such  love  toward  Thee,  that  we,  loving 
Thee  above  all  things,  may  obtain  Thy  promises,  which 
exceed  all  that  we  can  desire;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Peter  ill :  8-15.    Gospel,  Luke  v  :  1-11. 

SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   TRINITY. 

Introit. 

THE  Lord  is  the  strength  of  His  people  :  He  is  the  sav- 
ing strength  of  His  anointed. 

Save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance :   feed 
them  also,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 


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Ps.  Unto  Thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord,  my  Rock  ;  be  not 
silent  unto  me :  lest  if  Thou  be  silent  to  me,  I  become 
like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

T  ORD  of  all  power  and  might,-  Who  art  the  Author  and 
n  Giver  of  all  good  things ;  Graft  in  our  hearts  the  lore 
of  Thy  Name,  increase  in  us  true  religion,  nourish  us 
with  all  goodness,  and  of  Thy  great  mercy  keep  us  in 
the  same;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  Rom.  vi:  3-11.    Gospel,  Matt,  v:  20-26. 

SEVENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   TRINITY. 

Introit. 

OCLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  people : 
Shout  unto  God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 
Ps.    He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us :  and  the  na- 
tions under  our  feet. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Coll:  zi. 

0GOD,  Whose  never-failing  Providence  ordereth  al 
things  both  in  heaven  and  earth ;  We  humbly  beseech 
Thee  to  put  away  from  us  all  hurtful  things,  and  to  give 
us  those  things  which  be  profitable  for  us  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ.  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  ,.nd  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  Romans  vi :  19-23.    Gospel,  Mark  viii :  1-9. 

EIGHTH   SUNDAY   AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

WE  have  thought  of  Thy  loving-kindness,  O  God :  in  the 
midst  of  Thy  Temple. 
According  to  Thy  Name,  O  God,  so  is  Thy  praise  unto 
the  ends  of  the  earth :  Thy  right  hand  is  full  of  right- 
eousness. 

Ps.    Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  in 
the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  His  holiness. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 


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Collect. 

GRANT  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  Spirit  to  think 
and  do  always  such  things  as  are  right ;  that  we,  who 
cannot  do  anything  that  is  good  without  Thee,  may  Tby 
Thee  be  enabled  to  live  according  to  Thy  will ;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  with' 
out  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Romans  viii :  12-17.    Gospel,  Matt,  vii :  15-23. 

NINTH   SUNDAY  AFTTSR  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

BEHOLD,  God  is  mine  Helper:  the  Lord  is  with  them 
that  uphold  my  soul. 

He  shall  reward  evil  unto  mine  enemies :  cut  them  off 
in  Thy  truth,  O  Lord. 

Ps.   Save  me,  O  God,  by  Thy  If  Dme  :  and  Judge  me  by 
Thy  strength. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

T  ET  Thy  merciful  ears,  O  Lord,  be  Open  to  the  prayer? 
n  of  Thy  humble  servants  ;  and  that  they  may  obtain 
their  peitions  make  them  to  ask  such  things  as  shall 
please  Thee  ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Tb'ge  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Cor.  x :  6-13.    GospsV,  Luke  xvi  i  1-9. 

TENTH  SUNDAY  "AFT Pit  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

A  S  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God ;  and  He  shall  hear  my 
**  voice :  He  hath  delivered  my  soul  in  peace  from  the 
battle  that  was  against  me. 

God  shall  hear  and  afflict  them  ;  even  He  that  abideth 
of  old :  Cast  Thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  He  shall 
sustain  thee. 

Ps.    Give  ear  to  my  prayer,  O  God :  and  hide  not  Thy 
self  from  my  supplication. 
Glory  be  to  the  Fathert  &e. 


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Collect. 

0  GOD,  Who  declarest  Thine  Almighty  power  chiefly 
v  in  showing  mercy  and  pity ;  mercifully  grant  unto 
us  such  a  measure  of  Thy  grace,  that  we,  running  the 
way  of  Thy  commandments,  may  obtain  Thy  gracious 
promises,  and  be  made  partakers  of  Thy  heavenly 
treasure ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Cor.  xii :  1-11.    Gospel,  Luke  xix :  fl-48. 

ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

GOD  is  in  His  holy  habitation,  He  is  God  who  setteth 
the  solitary  in  families  : 
The   God  of  Israel  is  He  that  giveth  strength  and 
power  unto  his  people. 

Ps.  Let  God  arise,  let  his  enemies  be  scattered:  let 
them  also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  art  always  more 
A  ready  to  hear  than  we  to  pray,  and  art  wont  to  give 
more  than  either  we  desire  or  deserve ;  Pour  down  upon 
us  the  abundance  of  Thy  mercy,  forgiving  us  those 
things  whereof  our  conscience  is  afraid,  and  giving  us 
those  good  things  which  we  are  not  worthy  to  ask, 
but  through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Cor.  x" :  1-10.     Gospel,  Luke  xviii :  0-14. 

TWELFTII  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

MAKE  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me  :  make  haste  to  help 
IT1  me,  O  Lord. 

Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded :  that  seek  after 
my  soul. 

Ps.  Let  them  be  turned  backward,  and  put  to  con- 
fusion :  that  desire  my  hurt. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 


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Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  merciful  God,  of  Whose  only  gift  it 
■"■  cometh  that  Thy  faithful  people  do  unto  Thee  true 
and  laudable  service ;  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we 
may  so  faithfully  serve  Thee  in  this  life,  that  we  fail  not 
finally  to  attain  Thy  Heavenly  promises  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  true  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

HAVE  respect,  O  Lord,  unto  Thy  covenant :  O  let  not 
the  oppressed  return  ashamed. 
Arise,  O  God,  plead  Thine  own  cause:  and  forget  not 
the  voice  of  Thine  enemies. 

Ps.  O  God,  why  hast  Thou  cast  us  off  forever :  Why 
doth  Thine  anger  smoke  against  the  sheep  of  Thy  pas- 
ture ? 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  Sec. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  give  unto  us  the 
■ft-  increase  of  faith,  hope,  and  charity ;  anc  that  we  may 
obtain  that  which  Thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to  love 
that  which  Thou  dost  command ;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  Gal.  iii :  15-22.     Gospel,  Luke  x :  23-37. 

FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

"DEHOLD,  O  God  our  shield,  and  look  upon  the  face  of 
n  Thine  Anointed: 

For  a  day  in  Thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 

Ps.  How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of 
Hosts:  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the 
courts  of  the  Lord. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  See. 

Collect. 

EEP,  we  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord,  Thy  Church  with 
Thy  perpetual  mercy :  and,  because  the  frailty  of 


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48  INTROITS  AND   COLLECTS. 

man  without  Thee  cannot  but  fall,  keep  us  ever  by  Thy 
help  from  all  things  hurtful,  and  lead  us  to  all  things 
profitable  to  our  salvation  ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Gnost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  Gal.  v :  16-24.    Gospel,  Luke  xvii :  11-19. 

FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

"DOW  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me :  O  Thou,  my 
n  God,  save  Thy  servant  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 

Be  merciful  to  me,  O  Lord :  for  I  cry  unto  Thee  dailv. 

Ps.  Rejoice  the  soul  of  Thy  servant:  for  unto  Thee, 
O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

Glory  "be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

0  LORD,  we  beseech  Thee ;  Let  continual  pity  cleanse 
"  and  defend  Thy  Church ;  and  because  it  cannot  con- 
tinue in  safety  without  Thy  succor,  preserve  it  ever- 
more by  Thy  help  and  goodness  ;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  Gal.  v :  25— vi :  10.    Gospel,  Matt,  vi :  24-34. 

SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord :  for  I  cry  unto  Thee 
daily. 
For  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive :  and 
plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Thee. 
Ps.  Bow  down  Thills  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me  :  for  I  am 
poor  and  needy. 
Glory  he  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

LORD,  we  pray  Thee,  that  Thy  grace  may  always  go 
before  and  follow  after  us,  and  make  us  continually 
to  be  given  to  all  good  works ;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 


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and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  Eph.  iii :  13-21.     Gospel,  Luke  vii :  11-17. 

SEVENTEENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER   TRINITY. 

Introit. 

"DIGHTEOUS  art  Thou,  6  Lord,  and  upright  art  Thy 
11  judgments : 

Deal  with  Thy  servant  according  to  Thy  mercy. 

Ps.  Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way :  who  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  &e. 

Collect. 

LOED,  we  "beseech  Tiiee ;  Grant  Thy  people  grace,  to 
withstand  the  temptations  of  the  devil,  and  with 
pure  hearts  and  minds  to  follow  Thee,  the  only  God?; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  Eph.  iv :  1-6.     Gospel,  Luke  xiv :  1-11. 

EIGHTEENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

REWAKD  them  that  wait  for  Thee,  O  Lord :  and  let 
Thy  prophets  he  f onnd  faithful. 
Hear  the  prayer  of  Thy  servants :  and  of  Thy  people 
Israel. 

Ps.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  Let  us  go  in&> 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  Sec. 

Collect. 
GOD,  forasmuch  as  without  Thee  we  are  not  able 


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to  please  Thee;  Mercifully  grant,  that  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  may  in  all  things  direct  and  rule  our  hearts : 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  1  Cor.  i  :  4-9.    Gospel,  Matt,  xxii :  34-46. 


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NINETEENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER   TRINITY. 
Introit. 

Q  AY  unto  my  soul,  I  am  Thy  salvation : 

^    The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth  : 

He  delivereth  them  out  of  their  troubles :  He  is  their 
God  for  ever  and  ever. 

Ps.  Give  ear,  O  ray  people,  to  my  law ;  incline  your 
ears  to  the  words  of  my  mouth. 

Glory  1)6  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  of  Thy  bounti- 
ful goodness  keep  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  all 
things  that  may  hurt  us;  that  we,  being  ready,  both 
in  body  and  soul,  may  cheerfully  accomplish  those 
things  that  Thou  wouldst  have  done ;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reign eth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  Eph.  iv :  23-28.    Gospel,  Matt,  ix :  1-8. 

TWENTIETH     SUNDAY    AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

THE  Lord  our  God  is  righteous  in  all  his  works  which 
He  doeth :  for  we  obeyed  not  His  voice. 
Give  glory  to  Thy  Name,  O  Lord  :  and  deal  with  us 
according  to  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercies. 

Ps.  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised:  in 
the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  His  holiness. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  Thy  faith- 
ful people  pardon  and  peace,  that  they  may  be 
cleansed  from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  Thee  with  a  quiet 
mind  ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  Eph.  v  :  15-21.    Gospel,  Matt,  xxii :  1-14. 

TWENTY-FIRST    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 
Introit. 

THE  whole  world  is  in  Thy  power,  O  Lord,  King  Al- 
1  mighty :  there  is  no  man  that  can  gainsay  Thee. 


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For  Thou  hast  made  heaven  and  earth,  and  all  the 
wondrous  things  under  the  heaven:  Thou  art  Lord 
of  all. 

Ps.  Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way:  who  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

T  ORD,  we  beseech  Thee  to  keep  Thy  household,  the 
Li  Church,  in  continual  godliness;  that  through  Thy 
protection  it  may  be  free  from  all  adversities,  and  de- 
voutly given  to  serve  Thee  in  good  works,  to  the  glory 
of  Thy  Name;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Eph.  xi :  10-17.    Gospel,  John  iv :  46-54. 

TWENTY-SECOND   SUNDAY  AFTER   TRINITY. 

Introit. 

TF  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities:  O  Lord, 
1  who  shall  stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  Thee :  that  Thou  mayest 
be  feared,  O  God  of  Israef. 

Ps.  Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  O  Lord : 
Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

Gloi^y  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

GOD,  our  refuge  and  strength,  Who  art  the  Author 
of  all  godliness ;  Be  ready,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  hear 
the  devout  prayers  of  Thy  Church:  and  grant  that 
those  things  which  we  ask  faithfully,  we  may  obtain 
effectually;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Phil,  i :  3-U.    Gospel,  Matt,  xviii :  23-35. 

TWENTY-THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER    TRINITY. 

Introit. 

T  KNOW  the  thoughts  that  I  think  toward  you,  saith 
1  the  Lord :  thoughts  of  peace,  and  not  of  evil. 
Then  shall  ye  call  upon  Me,  and  pray  unto  Me,  and 


o 


52  iNTRorrs  and  collects. 

1  will  hearken  unto  you:  and  I  will  turn  your  captiv- 
ity, and  gather  you  from  all  nations  and  from  all 
places. 

Ps.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  thy  land: 
Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  6cc. 

Collect. 

A  BSOLVE,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Thy  people  from 
■"■  their  offences ;  that  from  the  bonds  of  our  sins 
which,  by  reason  of  our  frailty,  we  have  brought  upon 
us,  we  may  be  delivered  by  Thy  bountiful  goodness ; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Phil.  iii.  1T-21.    Gospel,  Matt,  xxii:  15-22. 

TWENTY-FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   TRINITY. 

Introit. 

OCOME,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down:  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  He  is  our  God :  and  we  are  the  people  of  His 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

Ps.  O  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord :  let  us  make 
a  joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

CTIR  up,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  wills  of  Thy 
k3  faithful  people;  that  they,  plenteously  bringing 
forth  the  fruit  of  good  works,  may  of  Thee  be  plen- 
teously rewarded  ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Col.  i :  9-H.    Gospel,  Matt,  ix:  18-26. 

TWENTY-FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER   TRINITY. 

Introit. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble : 
deliver    me  from  the  hand   of  mine  enemies,  and 
from  them  that  persecute  me. 

Let  me  not  be  ashamed,  O  Lord:  for  I  have  called 
upon  Thee. 


SUNDAYS   AFTER   TRINITY.  53 

Ps.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust :  let  me  neve: 
be  ashamed. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech  Thee,  Show  Thy  mercj 
-ft-  unto  thy  humble  servants,  that  we  who  put  no 
trust  in  our  merits  may  not  be  dealt  with  after  the 
severity  of  Thy  judgment,  but  according  to  Thy  mercy ; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son.  our  Lord,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Epistle,  1  Thess.  iv :  13-18.    Gospel,  Matt,  xxiv :  15-28. 

TWENTY-SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Introit. 

SAVE  me,  O  God,  by  Thy  Name,  and  judge  me  by  Thy 
strength : 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  God ;  give  ear  to  tho  words  of  my 
mouth. 

Ps.  He  shall  reward  evil  to  mine  enemies :  cut  them 
off  in  Thy  truth. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

OGOD,  so  rule  and  govern  our  hearts  and  minds  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  being  ever-mindful  of  the 
end  of  all  things,  and  the  day  of  Thy  just  judgment, 
we  may  be  stirred  up  to  holiness  of  living  here,  and 
dwell  with  Thee  forever  hereafter;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  2  Peter  iii :  3  -14,  or  2    Thess.  i:   3-10.     Gospel, 
Matt,  xxv :  31-46. 

TWENTY-SEVENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 

T  The  Introit  and  Collect  for  the  Twenty-third  Sunday 
after  Trinity  shall  be  used  on  the  last  Sunday  after 
Trinity  in  each  year. 
Kvistle,  1  Thess.  v :  1-11.    Gospel,  Matt,  xxv :  1-13- 


54  INTROITS  AND   COLLECTS. 


THE  FESTIVAL   OF   HARVEST, 

Introit. 

OLORD,  Thou  crownest  the  year  with  Thy  goodness : 
and  Thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth  and  waterest  it :  Thou  blessest 
the  springing  thereof. 

Ps.  Praise  waiteth  for   Thee,  O  God,  in  Zion:    and 
unto  Thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  See. 

Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  most  merciful  Father,  Who  openest 
-ft-  Thy  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every  living 
thing ;  we  give  Thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks 
that  Thou  hast  crowned  the  fields  with  Thy  blessing, 
and  hast  permitted  us  once  more  to  gather  in  the  fruits 
of  the  earth ;  and  we  beseech  Thee  to  bless  and  protect 
the  living  seed  of  Thy  Word  sown  in  our  hearts,  that  in 
the  plenteous  fruits  of  righteousness  we  may  always 
present  to  Thee  an  acceptable  thank-offering ;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 

THE    FESTIVAL    OF    THE    REFORMATION. 

Introit. 

THE  Lord  Of  Hosts  is  with  us:  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  refuge. 

Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be  re- 
moved :  and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea. 

Ps.  God  is  our  refuge  and  strength:  a  very  present 
help  in  trouble. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  See. 

Collect. 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father ;  Pour  out,  we  beseech 
Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit  upon  Thy  faithful  people,  keep 
them  steadfast  in  Thy  grace  and  truth,  protect  and 
comfort  them  in  all  temptation,  defend  them  against 
all  enemies  of  Thy  Word,  and  bestow  upon  Christ's 
Church  militant  Thy  saving  peace ;  through  the  same 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 


DAY  OF   THANKSGIVING.  55 

and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

A   DAY   OP   HUMILIATION  AND   PRAYER. 

In  l^oit. 

HEAR,   O  heavens,  and  give  ear,  0   earth,   for  the 
Lord  hath  spoken:  I  have  nourished  and  brought 
up  children,  and  they  have  rebelled  against  me. 

They  have  forsaken  the  Lord,  they  have  provoked 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel  unto  anger:  they  are  gone 
away  backward. 

Ps.  If  Thou,  Lord,  should  mark  iniquities:  O  Lord, 
who  shall  stand? 

[On  this  day  the  Gloria  Patri  is  omitted.] 
Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  our  heavenly 
A  Father,  of  whose  compassion  there  is  no  end,  Who 
art  long-suffering,  gracious,  and  plenteous  in  goodness 
and  truth;  forgiving  iniquity,  transgression  and  sin; 
we  have  sinned  and  done  perversely,  we  have  forsaken 
and  grievously  offended  Thee ;  against  Thee,  Thee  only, 
have  we  sinned  and  done  evil  in  Thy  sight;  But  we 
beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  remember  not  against  us  former 
iniquities ;  let  Thy  tender  mercies  speedily  prevent  us, 
for  we  are  brought  very  low ;  help  us,  O  God  of  our  sal- 
vation, and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  the  glory  of  Thy 
holy  Name,  and  for  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Sav- 
iour, Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

A   DAY   OP     GENERAL   OR   SPECIAL   THANKSGIVING. 

Introit. 

LET  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord: 
praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Praise  Him  for  His  mighty  acts :  praise  Him  accord- 
ing to  His  excellent  greatness. 

Ps.  Praise  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  God  in  His  sanctuary; 
praise  Him  in  the  firmament  of  His  power. 
Glory  he  to  the  Father?  &c. 

Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father, Whose  mercies 
•"•  are  new  unto  us  every  morning,  and  who,  though 


56  INTROITS   AND    COLLECTS. 

ve  have  in  no  wise  deserved  Thv  goodness,  dost  abund- 
antly provide  for  all  our  wants  of  body  and  soul ;  Give 
us,  we  pray  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  niav  heart- 
ily acknowledge  Thy  merciful  goodness  toward  us, 
give  thanks  for  all  Thv  benefits,  and  serve  Thee  in 
willing  obedience :  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thv  Son,  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

THE    PRESENTATION   OF    CHRIST. 

The  Introit  is  the  same  as  for  the  Eighth  Sunday  after 

Tiinity. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everliving  God,  we  humblv  be- 
A  seech  Thy  Majesty,  that  as  Thine  Only-Begotten 
Son  was  this  day  presented  in  the  temple  in  substance 
of  our  flesh,  so  we  may  be  presented  unto  Thee  witu 
pure  and  clean  hearts,  by  the  same  Thv  Son,  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Epistle,  Malachi  iii :  1-4.    Gospel,  Luke  ii :  22-32. 
THE    ANNUNCIATION- 

Introit. 

ALL  the  rich  among  the  people  shall  entreat  Thy 
■^  favor. 

She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in  raiment  of 
needle-work. 

Her  companions  shall  be  brought  unto  Thee:  with 
gladness  and  rejoicing. 

Ps.  My  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter :  I  speak  of 
the  things  which  I  have  made  touching  the  King. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

WE  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Pour  Thy  grace  into  our 
"  hearts;  that  as  we  have  known  the  Incarnation  of 
Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  by  the  message  of  an  angel,  so  bv 
His  Cross  and  Passion  we  may  be  brought  unto  the 
glory  of  His  Resurrection ;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Hhrfet,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Ihee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end 
Kptetie,  Isaiah  vii :  10-16.     Gospel,  Luke  i :  36-38. 


APOSTLES    AND  MARTYRS9   DAYS.  5? 

THE    VISITATION. 
The  Introit  is  the  same  as  for  the  Annunciation. 

Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  dealt  wonderfully  with 
•"■  Thy  handmaiden  the  Virgin  Mary,  and  hast  chosen 
her  to  be  the  mother  of  Thy  Son,  and  hast  graciously 
made  known  that  Thou  regardest  the  poor  and  lowly 
and  the  despised ;  Grant  us  grace  in  all  humility  and 
meekness  to  receive  Thy  Word  with  hearty  faith,  and 
so  be  made  one  with  Thy  dear  Son;  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

Epistle,  Isaiah  xi :  1-5.    Gospel,  Luke  i  :  39-56. 

evangelists',  apostles',  and   martyrs'  days. 

Introit. 

T  KNOW  whom  I  have  believed  :  and  am  persuaded 
1  that  He  is  able  to  keep  that  which  I  have  committed 
unto  Him  against  that  day. 

There  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  righteousness : 
which  the  Lord,  the  righteous  Judge,  shall  give  me. 

Ps.  O  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me  and  know  me: 
Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  built  Thy  Church  upon 
V  the  foundation  of  the  Apostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus 
Christ  Himself  being  the  Head  Corner-Stone  ;  Grant  us 
to  be  joined  together  in  unity  of  spirit  by  their  doctrine, 
that  we  may  be  made  a  holy  temple  acceptable  unto 
Thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  instructed  Thy  holy 
^  Church  with  the  heavenly  doctrine  of  Thy  Evan- 
gelists and  Apostles  ;  Give  us  grace,  that  being  not  like 
children  carried  away  with  every  blast  of  vain  doctrine, 
we  may  be  established  in  the  truth  of  Thy  holy  Gospel  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 


68  INTKOITS  AND   COLLECTS. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  knit  together  Thine 
v  elect  in  one  communion  and  fellowship  in  the  myst- 
ical body  of  Thy  Son  Christ  our  Lord ;  Grant  us  grace  so 
to  follow  Thy  blessed  Saints  in  all  virtuous  and  godly 
living,  that  we  may  come  to  those  unspeakable  joys 
which  Thou  hast  prepared  for  those  who  unfeignedly 
love  Thee  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

\The  Epistles  and  Gospels  for  Apostles''  Days  and  othev 
Minor  Festivals  are  to  be  found  in  the  Tables.} 

ST.    MICHAELS*    DAY. 

Introit. 

1>LESS  the  Lord,  ye  His  Angels,  that  excel  in  strength : 
u  that  do  his  commandments,  hearkening  unto  the 
voice  of  His  word. 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  hosts :  ye  ministers  of 
His  that  do  His  pleasure. 

Ps  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  and  all  that  is  within 
me  bless  His  holy  Name. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Collect. 

0  EVERLASTING  God,  Who  hast  ordained  and  con- 
stituted the  services  of  Angels  and  men  in  a  wonder- 
ful order ;  Mercifully  grant,  that  as  Thy  holy  Angels 
always  doThee  service  in  heaven,  so  by  Thy  appointment 
they  may  succor  and  defend  us  on  earth ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
Epistle,  Revelation  xii :  7;12.    Gospel,  Matt,  xviii :  1-11. 


1NVITAT0RIES,      ANTIPHONS,       RE- 

SPOffSOBIES    AND    VERSICLES 

FOR  THE  CHURCH  YEAR. 

<[  The  Invitatory  varies  with  the  Season,  and  is  always 
used  with  Psalm  xcv.  at  Matins.  It  is  divided  into  two 
parts  separated  by  a  colon.  The  first  part,  or  the  whole, 
of  the  Invitatory  may  be  sung  or  said  by  the  Minister, 
or  sung  by  a  single  voice,  or  by  the  choir,  before  the 
Psalm ;  and  after  the  Psalm  and  Gloria  Patri  the  whole 
Invitatory  shall  be  sung. 

T  An  Antiphon  is  used  at  Matins  and  Vespers,  to  the 
Psalms,  the  Magnificat,  the  Nunc  Dimittis,  and  the 
Benedictus.  It  is  used  in  the  same  manner  as  the  In- 
vitatory. 

1  The  Responsory  varies  with  the  Season,  and  may  be 
sung  after  the  last  Lesson  at  Vespers  and  Matins.  At 
the  end  of  the  Responsory  is  sung  Glory  be  to  the  Pa- 
tter, and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  (but  not 
"As  it  was  in  thebeginning,  <fcc"),  followed  by  the  repi- 
tition  of  the  last  sentence  of  the  Responsory. 

IT A  Versicle  may  be  used  at  Vespers  after  the  Hymn,  and 
at  Vespers  and  Matins  before  the  closing  Collect.  A 
Versicle  is  used  before  the  Litany  Collects.  The, 
first  part  of  the  Versicle  is  said  by  the  Minister,  and  the 
second  part  sung  or  said  by  the  people. 

ADVENT. 

Invitatory. 

BEHOLD,  the  King  cometh:  O  come,  let  us  worship 
Him. 

Antiphons. 

1.  Behold,  the  Name  of  the  Lord  cometh  from  far : 
aad  let  the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  His  glory. 

%■  Come,  O  Lord,  and  make  no  tarrying:  loosen  the 
bonds  of  Thy  people  Israel. 

3.  Rejoice  greatly,  O  Jerusalem:  behold,  Thy  King 
cometh. 

4.  Behold,  the  Lord  shall  come,  and  all  His  saints  with 
Him :  and  in  that  day  the  light  shall  be  great.  Halle- 
lujah. 


60  INVITATORIES,    ANTIPHONS, 

Besponsory. 

"DEHOLD,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that  I  will 
**  raise  unto  David  a  righteous  Branch,  and  a  King 
shall  reign  and  prosper,  and  shall  execute  judgment 
and  justice  in  the  earth.  And  this  is  His  Name  whereby 
He  shall  be  called,  The  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

Verse.  In  His  days  shall  Judah  be  saved,  and  Israel 
shall  dwell  safely. 

And  this  is  His  Name  whereby  He  shall  be  called,  the 
Lord  our  Righteousness. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

And  this  is  His  Name  whereby  he  shall  be  called,  the 
Lord  our  Righteousness. 

Versiclcs. 

1.  Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty,  God  hath 
shined : 

Answer.  Our  God  shall  come.    Hallelujah. 

2.  Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord.    Hallelujah. 
Make  his  paths  straight.    Hallelujah. 

3.  Drop  down,  ye  hpavens,  from  above,  and  let  the 
skies  pour  down  righteousness : 

Let  the  earth  open  and  bring  forth  salvation. 

CHRISTMAS. 

Invitatory. 

UNTO  us  the  Christ  is  born :  O  come,  let  us  worship 
Him. 

Antiphons. 

1.  The  Lord  hath  said  unto  me:  Thou  art  my  Son, 
this  day  have  I  begotten  Thee. 

2.  The  Lord  bath  sent  redemption  unto  His  people : 
He  hath  commanded  His  covenant  forever. 

3.  Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body :  will  I  set  upon  thy  throne. 

4.  Christ  the  Lord,  our  Saviour,  Everlasting  God  and 
Mary's  Son ;  we  praise  Thee  evermore. 

Besponsory. 

THE  Word  was  made  flesh  and  dwelt  among  us,    And 
we  beheld  His  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  Only-Begot- 
ten of  the  Father,  full  of  grace  and  truth. 

Verse.    In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word 
was  with  God,  and  the  Word  was  God. 
Full  of  grace  and  truth. 


RESPONSORIES,   VERSICLES.  61 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 
Pull  of  grace  and  truth. 

Versicles. 

1.  At  even  ye  shall  know  that  the  Lord  -will  come: 
And  in  the  morning,  then  shall  ye  see  the  glory  of 

the  Lord. 

2.  As  the  bridegroom  from  His  chamber : 
Cometh  forth  the  Lord  to  run  his  race. 

3.  The  Word  was  made  flesh.    Hallelujah. 
And  dwelt  among  us.    Hallelujah. 

4.  Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord 
God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  showed  us  light. 

5.  Unto  us  a  child  is  born.    Hallelujah 
Unto  us  a  Son  is  given.    Hallelujah. 

6.  Unto  you  is  born  this  day  a  Saviour :  Hallelujah. 
Which  is  Christ  the  Lord.    Hallelujah. 

THE   EPIPHANY. 
Invitatory. 

CHRIST  hath  appeared  unto  us :  O  come,  let  us  worship 
Him. 

Antiphons. 

1.  Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength:  worship 
the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

2.  The  Lord  hath  made  known  His  Word.  Hallelujah: 
the  Word  of  His  salvation.    Hallelujah.    Hallelujah. 

3.  A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles :  and  the  glory  of 
Thy  people  Israel. 

4.  We  have  seen  His  star  in  the  east :  and  are  come  to 
worship  Him. 

Eespons&ry. 

ARISE,  shine,  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory  of 
the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 

Verse.    And  the  Gentiles  shall  come  to  Thy  light,  and 
kings  to  the  brightness  of  thy  rising. 
And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 
And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 

Versicles. 

1.  The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring 
presents.    Hallelujah. 

The  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts.  Hal- 
lelujah. 


62  INVITATORIES,   ANTIPHONS, 

3.  All  they  from  Sheba  shall  come.    Hallelujah. 
They  shall  bring  gold  and  incense.    Hallelujah. 

3.    O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations.    Hallelujah. 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  people.    Hallelujah. 

THE    PASSION   SEASON. 

Antiphons. 

1.  Man  shall  not  live  by  bread  alone :  but  by  every 
word  that  proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of  God. 

2.  Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time :  bekold,  now  is 
the  day  of  salvation. 

3.  The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the  ru- 
lers take  counsel  together :  against  the  Lord  and  against 
His  Anointed. 

4.  He  was  oppressed,  and  He  was  afflicted,  yet  he 
opened  not  His  mouth :  and  the  Lord  hath  laid  on  Him 
the  iniquity  of  us  all. 

Responsory. 

HE  was  brought  as  a  lamb  to  the  slaughter,  He  was 
oppressed  and  He  was  afflicted,  yet  He  opened  nov 
His  mouth :  He  was  delivered  up  to  death,  that  H° 
might  quicken  His  people. 

Verse.  In  Salem  also  is  His  tabernacle,  and  his  dwell  - 
ing  place  in  JZion. 

He  was  delivered  up  to  death,  that  He  might  quicken 
His  people 

Versicles. 

1.  Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth,  O  Lord. 
And  deliver  me  from  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

2.  Christ  became  obedient  unto  death : 
Even  the  death  of  the  cross. 

3.  Christ  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions : 
He  was  bruised  for  our  iniquities. 

EASTER. 

In  vit  at  or  y. 
The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  :  Hallelujah. 


RESPOKSORIES,  VERSICLES,  63 

Antiphons. 

1.  Hallelujah  ! :  Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah ! 

2.  I  laid  me  down  and  slept ;  I  awaked  :  for  the  Lord 
sustained  me.    Hallelujah !  Hallelujah ! 

3.  Hallelujah  !  The  Lord  is  risen.  Hallelujah :  As 
He  said  unto  you.    Hallelujah  !    Hallelujah  ! 

4.  Hallelujah !  Abide  with  us,  for  it  is  toward  even- 
ing :  and  the  day  is  far  spent.   Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah ! 

Besponsory. 

CHRIST  being  raised  from'the  dead  dieth  no  more; 
death  hath  no  more  dominion  over  Him. 

In  that  He  liveth,  He  liveth  unto  God.  Hallelujah  ! 
Hallelujah ! 

Verse.  Christ  was  delivered  for  our  offences  and 
raised  again  for  our  justification. 

In  that  He  liveth,  He  liveth  unto  God.    Hallelujah  1 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

In  that  He  liveth,  He  liveth  unto  God.    Hallelujah  f 

Versicles. 

1.  The  Lord  is  risen  from  the  grave.    Hallelujah. 
Who  hung  for  us  upon  the  tree.    Hallelujah. 

2.  Then  were  the  disciples  glad.    Hallelujah. 
When  they  saw  the  Lord.    Hallelujah. 

3.  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made.  Halle- 
lujah. 

We  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it.    Hallelujah. 

4.  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed.    Hallelujah. 
And  hath  appeared  unto  Simon,,    Hallelujah. 

ASCENSION  DAY. 

Invitatory. 

TTALLELUJAH  !  The  King  ascendeth  into  Heaven.% 
11  O  come,  let  us  worship  Him.    Hallelujah  I 

AntipJipns. 

L  If  I  go  not  away,  the  Comforter  will  not  come  un- 
to you :  but  if  I  depart,  I  will  send  Him  unto  you.  Hal- 
lelujah. 


64  INVITATORIES,   ANTIPHONS, 

2.  Hallelujah!  Christ  hath  ascended  up  on  high. 
Hallelujah  ! :  And  hath  led  captivity  captive.  Hallelu- 
jah !    Hallelujah ! 

3.  I  ascend  unto  My  Father  and  your  Father :  and  to 
My  God  and  your  God.  Hallelujah. 

Rcsiionsory. 

GO  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the  Gospel.  Halle- 
lujah ! 

He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized  shall  be  saved.  Hal- 
lelujah 1    Hallelujah ! 

Verse.  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved. 

Versicles. 

1    I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless  :   Hallelujah  ! 
I  go  away  and  come  again  unto  you.    Hallelujah. 
2.    God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout.    Hallelujah  ! 
The  Lord  with  the  sound  of  a  trumpet.  Hallelujah. 

WHITSUNTIDE. 

Invitatory. 

TTALLELUJAH !    The  Spirit  of  the  Lord   filleth  the 
"■  world :  O  come,  let  us  worship  Him.    Hallelujah  I 

Antiphons. 

1.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  and  fill  the  hearts  of  Thy  faith- 
ful people,  and  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  Thy  love: 
Thou,  who  through  divers  tongues  gatherest  together 
the  nations  in  the  unity  of  the  faith.  Hallelujah  !  Hal- 
lelujah 1 

2.  Thou  sendest  forth  Thy  Spirit,  they  are  cheated : 
and  Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  eaz'th.  Hallelujah  1 
Hallelujah!  .  .  ,  .    T 

3.  I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless.  Hallelujah  ! :  I 
will  come  to  you,  and  your  heart  shall  rejoice.  Hallelu- 
jah 1 

Responsory. 

AND  there  appeared  unto  the  Apostles  cloven  tongues, 
like  as  of  fl™.    Halleujah  1 


RESPONSORIES,  VERSICLES,  65 

And  the  Holy  Ghost  sat  upon  each  of  them.  Hallelu- 
jah!  Hallelujah! 

Verse.  And  they  began  to  speak  with  other  tongues 
the  wonderful  works  of  God. 

And  the  Holy  Ghost  sat  upon  each  of  them. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

And  the  Holy  Ghost  sat  upon  each  of  them. 
Versicles. 

1.  The  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost.  Hallelu- 
jah ! 

He  shall  teach  you  all  things.  Hallelujah  ! 

2.  And  they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost.  Hal 
lelujah ! 

And  they  began  to  speak.     Hallelujah ! 

3.  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God.    Hallelujah ! 
And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me.    Hallelujah ! 

THE  FESTIVAL   OF    TRINITY. 

Invitatory. 

THE  true  God,  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One :  O  come, 
1  let  us  worship  Him. 

Antiphons. 

1.  Unto  Thee  do  we  call,  Thee  do  we  praise,  Thee  do 
we  worship :  O  blessed  Trinity. 

2.  Glory  be  to  Thee,  Co-equal  Trinity :  one  God  before 
all  worlds  began,  and  now,  and  f  oreverrnore. 

3.  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty:  Which 
was,  and  is,  and  is  to  come. 

Responsory. 

WE  bless  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost. 
' T   Praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  forever. 

Verse.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  the  firmament 
of  heaven,  and  above  all  to  be  praised  and  glorified 
forever. 

Praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  forever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  forever. 

Versicle. 
We  bless  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost; 
Praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  forever. 


66  INVITATORIES,  ANTIPHONS, 

THE    FESTIVAL    OF    THE    REFORMATION. 

Antiphon. 

I  WILL  speak  of  Thy  testimonies  also  before  kings : 
and  will  not  be  ashamed. 

VrrsicUs. 

1.  Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet.    Hallelujah ! 
And  a  bight  unto  my  path.    Hallelujah ! 

2.  The  Lord  our  God  be  with  us.    Hallelujah  ! 
As  he  was  with  our  fathers.     Hallelujah ! 

3.  Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion.    Halle 
lujah. 

Build  Thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem.    Hallelujah. 

4.  Stand  fast  therefore  in  the  liberty.    Hallelu.iah ! 
Wherewith  Christ  hath  made  you  free.     Hallelujah! 

A   DAY   OF   HUMILIATION   AND   PRATER. 

Antiphoris. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  cry  unto  Thee  dai- 
ly :  Bow  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me,  for  I  am 
poor  and  needy. 

Ycr sides. 

1.  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  Thy 
loving  kindness : 

According  unto  the  multitude  of  Thy  tender  mercies 
blot  out  my  transgressions. 

2.  Enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant,  O 
Lord  : 

For  in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 
?.    Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins : 
Nor  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

4.  Create  in  us  a  clean  heart,  O  God. 
And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

5.  We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers : 

We  have  committed  iniquity,  we  have  done  wickedly. 

THE   FESTIVAL   OF   CHURCH   DEDICATION. 

Antiphon. 

THE  Lord  is  in  His  holy  temple :  the  Lord's  throne  is 
in  heaven. 


RESPONSORIES,  VERSICLES.  67 

Versicle. 
Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure.    Hallelujah ! 
Holiness  becometh  Thine  house,    O  Lord,  forever. 
Hallelujah ! 

THE   COMMEMORATION    OF    THE   DEAD. 

Antiphons. 

1.  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  f  r  om  then*  eyes :  and 
there  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  cry- 
ing, neither  shall  there  be  any  more  pain  ;  for  the  for- 
mer things  are  passed  away. 

2.  O  how  glorious  is  that  kingdom :  wherein  all  the 
saints  do  rejoice  with  Christ ;  they  are  clothed  with 
white  robes  and  follow  the  Lamb  whithersoever  He 
goeth. 

Versicles. 

L    We  have  here  no  continuing  city.    Hallelujah ! 

But  we  seek  one  to  come.    Hallelujah ! 

2.  Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord.  Hal- 
lelujah ! 

They  rest  from  their  labors  and  their  works  do  follow 
them.    Hallelujah  I 


FOR  OTHER  TIMES. 
Antiphons. 

1.  Out  of  the  depths :  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  O  Lord. 

2.  Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty :  God  hath 
shined. 

3.  Commit  Thy  way  unto  the  Lord :   trust  also  in 
Him. 

4.  Preserve  my  life :  from  the  fear  of  the  enemy. 

5.  It  is  good  to  sing  praises :  unto  our  God. 

6.  Forsake  not  the  works  :  of  Thine  own  hands. 

7.  The  Lord :  is  the  strength  of  my  life. 

8.  The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord :  sit  Thou  at  my  right 
hand. 

9.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God :  the  God  of  Israel. 

10.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  out  of  Zion  :  Which  dwelleth 
at  Jerusalem. 

11.  Blessed :  be  His  glorious  Name  forever. 

12.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  Let  us  go  inta 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 


68  rS-YITATORIES,   VERSICLES, 

1-3.  In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  Thee : 
for  Thou  wilt  answer  rue. 

14.  1  will  praise  Thy  Xame  :  forever  and  ever. 

15.  Thou  wilt  show  me  :    the  path  of  life. 

M.     We  praise  the  Lord :  now,  henceforth  and  for- 
ever. 
IT.   Blessed  :  is  the  man  that  f  eareth  the  Lord, 

E;?pon$ory. 

rOEEVER.  O  Lord;  Thy  Word  is  settled  in  Heaven. 
1     Thy  "Word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto 
my  path. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 

Verse  Blessed  are  they  that  hear  the  Word  of  God 
and  keep  it. 

Lord.  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  dhost. 

Lord.  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 

VanA  "     . 

L    The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee  : 

And  Thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

2.  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious.    Hallelujah ! 

■■  to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy.    Hallelujah! 

3.  Bra v  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the  harv 
That  He  would  send  forth  laborers  into  His  ha: 

4.  Ask.  and  ye  shall  receive  : 
That  your  joy  may  be  full. 

5.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good.  Hal 
lelujah ! 

Fur  His  mercy  endureth  forever.    Hallelujah ! 

6y    It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord : 

And  to  s;ner  praises  untu  Thy  Name.  0  Most  High. 

7.    Lord,  Thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble : 

Thou  wilt  preserve  their  heart,  Thou  wilt  cause  Thine 
ear  to  hear. 

HL  The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  Hi«  people.  Hal- 
lelujah ! 

The  Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace.  Hallelu- 
jah : 

9.  They  that  be  wise,  shall  shine  as  the  brightness  of 
the  finna'ment.    Hallelujah  I 


VERSICLES.  69 

And  they  that  turn   many  to  righteousness,  as  the 
stars  forever  and  ever.    Hallelujah  1 

10.  By  Me  kings  reign,  and  princes  decree  justice : 
By  Me  princes  rule,  and  nobles,  even  all  the  judges  of 

the  earth. 

11.  He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee : 
To  keep  Thee  in  all  Thy  ways. 

12.  The  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield ;  the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  glory.    Hallelujah  ! 

No  good  thing  will  He  withhold  from  them  that  wailr 
uprightly.    Hallelujah  I 

13.  Sanctify  us  through  Thy  truth.    Hallelujah! 
Thy  Word  is  truth.    Hallelujah ! 

14.  Lord,  teach  me  to  do  Thy  will.    Hallelujah  ! 

Let  Thy  good  Spirit  lead  me  in  the  right  way.    Halle' 
lujah  1 

15.  Show  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord.    Hallelujah ! 
Teach  me  Thy  paths.    Hallelujah  ! 

16.  Save    Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance ; 
Feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

17    Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of 
Thy  Name : 
Deliver  us,  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  Thy  Name's 


18.  I  have  trusted  in  Thy  mercy : 

My  heart  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  salvation. 

19.  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  Me,  and  for 
bid  them  not : 

For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  Heaven. 

20.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  bless  His  holy  Name : 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His  bene- 
fits.   Hallelujah  1 

21.  Call  upon  Me  in  the  day  of  trouble : 

I  will  deliver  Thee,  and  Thou  shalt  glorify  Me. 

22.  Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  Thy  precepts^ 
Strengthen  Thou  me  acccording  to  Thy  Word. 


COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS. 


1 

fi  RANT  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  a  steadfast 
*-*  faith  in  Jesus  Christ,  a  cheerful  hope  in  Thy  mercy, 
and  a  sincere  love  to  Thee  and  to  all  our  fe'low  men  • 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

2. 

A  LORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  we  give  Thee  thanks, 
'-'  that  of  Thy  great  goodness  and  mercy,  Thou  didst 
suffer  Thine  Only-Begotten  Son  to  become  incarnate, 
and  to  redeem  us  from  sin  and  everlasting  death ;  and 
we  beseech  Thee,  enlighten  our  hearts,  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  evermore  yield  Thee  unfeigned 
thanks  for  this  Thy  grace,  and  may  comfort  ourselves 
with  the  same  in  all  time  of  tribulation  and  temptation ; 
through  the  same  Thy  dear  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

3. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  "Who  hast  given  us  commandment  to 
pray  for  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  Most  heartily  we 
beseech  Thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Advocate,  to 
grant  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  He  may  quicken  our 
hearts  by  Thy  saving  Word,  and  lead  us  into  all  truth, 
that  He  may  guide,  instruct,  enlighten,  govern,  comfort 
and  sanctify  us  unto  everlasting  life ;  through  the  same, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


y  END,  we  beseech. Thee,  Almighty  God,  Thy  Holy  Spirit 
&  into  our  hearts,  that  He  may  rule  and  direct  us  ac- 
cording to  Thy  will,  comfort  us  in  all  our  temptations 
and  afflictions,  defend  us  from  all  error,  and  lead  us  in- 
to a  !i  truth  ;  that  we,  being  steadfast  in  the  faith,  may 
increase  in  love  and  in  all  good  works,  and  in  the  end 
obtain  everlasting  life  i  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord.   Amen. 


PRAYERS.  71 

5. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  Who,  of  Thy 
-ft-  tender  love  towards  us  sinners,  hast  given  us  Thy 
Son,  that  believing  on  Him  we  might  have  everlasting 
life ;  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
we  may  continue  steadfast  in  this  faith  to  the  end,  and 
may  come  to  everlasting  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 


A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who,  by  Thy  Son, 
•ft  hast  promised  us  forgiveness  of  sins  and  everlasting 
life  ;  We  beseech  Thee  so  to  rule  and  govern  our  hearts 
by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  in  our  daily  need,  and  especial- 
ly in  all  time  of  temptation,  we  may  seek  help  from 
Him,  and  by  a  true  and  lively  faith  in  Thy  Word  obtain 
the  same :  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


OLORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  We  beseech  Thee,  let 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  dwell  in  us,  that  He  may  enlighten 
and  lead  us  into  all  truth,  and  evermore  defend  us  from 
all  adversities  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


OLORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  Who  hast  given  Thine 
only  Son  to  die  for  our  sins,  and  to  rise  again  for  our 
justification ;  Quicken  us  ;  we  beseech  Thee,  by  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  unto  newness  of  life,  that  through  the  pow- 
er of  His  resurrection,  we  may  dwell  with  Christ  for- 
ever ;  through  the  same,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

9. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everliving  God,  Who  makest  us  both 
■ft-  to  will  and  to  do  those  things  which  are  good,  and 
acceptable  unto  Thy  Divine  Majesty ;  Let  Thy  Fatherly 
hand,  we  beseech  Thee,  ever  be  over  us ;  let  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  ever  be  with  us  ;  and  so  lead  us  in  the  knowledge 
and  obedience  of  Thy  Word,  that  in  the  end  we  may  ob- 
tain everlasting  life ;  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 


72  COLLECTS. 

FOR   THE    CHURCH. 
10. 

GRANT.  v.e  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  unto  Thv 
Church,Thy  Holy  Spirit,  and  the  wisdom  which  eoiri- 
eth  down  from  above,  that  Thy  Word,  as  becometh  it, 
may  not  be  bound,  but  have  free  course  and  be  preached 
to  the  joy  and  edifying  of  Christ's  holy  people,  that  in 
steadfast  faith  we  may  serve  Thee,  and  in  the  confes- 
sion of  Thy  Xaine  abide  unto  the  end ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

11. 

MERCIFUL  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  cast  the  bright 
beams  of  Thy  light  upon  Thy  Church,  that  it  being 
instructed  by  the  doctrine  of  the  blessed  Apostles,  may 
so  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  truth,  that  it  may  at  lensth 
attain  to  the  light  of  everlasting  life  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Am  e  n . 


0GOD,  our  Protector  ;  Behold,  and  look  upon  the  face 
of  Thine  Annointed,  who  hath  given  Himself  for  the 
redemption  of  all.  and  grant  that  from  the  rising  of  the 
sun  to  the  going  down  thereof.  Thy  Name  may  be  great 
among  the  Gentiles,  and  that  in  every  place,  sacrifice 
and  a  pure  offering  may  be  made  unto  Thy  Name ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Am  en. 

ia 

LORD,  favorably  receive  the  prayers  of  Thy  Church, 
that  being  delivered  from  all  adversity  and  error,  it 
may  serve  Thee  in  safety  and  freedom  ;  and  grant  us 
Thy  peace  in  our  time  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

11. 

For  the  Children  of  the  Church. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  TVTio  dost  will  that 
**  not  one  of  these  little  ones  should  perish,  and  hast 
sent  Thine  only  Son  to  seek  and  to  save  that  which  was 


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lost,  and  through  Him  hast  said,  Suffer  the  little  children 
to  come  unto  Me,  and  f  orbid  them  not ;  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  God  ;  Most  heartily  we  beseech  Thee  so  to 
bless  and  govern  the  children  of  Thy  Church,  by  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may  grow  in  grace  and  in  the 
knowledge  of  Thy  Word ;  protect  and  defend  them 
against  all  danger  and  harm  giving  Thy  holy  Angels 
charge  over  them ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

15. 

For  the  Ministers  of  the  TFbrd. 

ALMIG  HTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  alone  doest  great 
wonders  ;  Send  down  upon  Thy  Ministers,  and  upon 
the  congregations  committed  to  their  charge,  the  health- 
ful Spirit  of  Thy  gx-ace ;  and,  that  they  may  truly  please 
Thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of  Thy  bless- 
ing ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


A  LMIGHTY  and  gracious  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord 
■"■  Jesus  Christ,  Who  hast  commanded  us  to  pray  that 
Thou  wouldest  send  forth  laborers  into  Thy  harvest ; 
Of  Thine  infinite  mercy  give  us  true  teachers  and  minis- 
ters of  Thy  Word,  and  put  Thy  saving  Gospel  in  their 
hearts  and  on  their  lips,  that  they  may  truly  fulfill  Thy 
command,  and  preach  nothing  contrary  to  Thy  holy 
Word;  that  we,  being  warned,  instructed,  nurtured,  com- 
forted and  strengthened  by  Thy  heavenly  Word,  may  do 
those  things  which  are  well-pleasing  to  Thee,  and  profit- 
able to  us ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


0 


17. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  by  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  didst 
give  to  Thy  holy  Apostles  many  excellent  gifts,  and 
commandedst  them  earnestly  to  feed  Thv  flock  ;  Make, 
we  beseech  Thee,  all  Pastors  diligentlv  to  preach  Thy 
holy  Word,  and  the  people  obediently  to  follow  the  same, 
that  they  may  receive  the  crown  of  everlasting  glory; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

18. 

For  the  Church  in  its  Conflicts. 
A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  wilt  have  all 
■"■  men  to  be  saved,  and  to  come  to  the  knowledge  of  the 
truth ;  We  beseech  Thy  glorious  Majesty,  through  Jesus 

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74  COLLECTS. 

Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  impart  the  grace  and  help 
of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  all  ministers  of  Thy  Word,  that 
they  may  purely  teach  it  to  the  saving  of  men  ;  bring  to 
nought  by  Thine  Almighty  power  and  unsearchable  wis- 
dom, all  the  counsels  of  those  who  hate  Thy  Word,  and 
who,  by  corrupt  teaching  or  with  violent  hands,  would 
destroy  it,  and  enlighten  them  with  the  knowledge  of 
Thy  glory;  that  we,  leading  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life, 
may,  by  a  pure  faith,  learn  the  riches  of  Thy  heavenly 
grace,  and  in  holiness  and  righteousness  serve  Thee,  the 
only  true  God;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

19. 

For  those  who  have  Erred. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  Whose  property 
■"■  it  is  always  to  have  mercy ;  We  most  earnestly  be- 
seech Thee  to  visit  with  Thy  Fatherly  correction  all  such 
as  have  erred  and  gone  astray  from  the  truth  of  Thy 
holy  Word,  and  to  bring  them  to  a  due  sense  of  their  er- 
ror, that  they  may  again  with  hearty  faith  receive  and 
hold  fast  Thine  unchangeable  truth;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

20. 

A  LMIGHTY,  Merciful,  and  Gracious  God  and  Father, 
"•  with  our  whole  heart  we  beseech  Thee  for  all  who 
have  forsaken  the  Christian  faith,  all  who  have  wan- 
dered from  any  portion  thereof,  or  are  in  doubt  or  temp- 
tation through  the  corruptors  of  Thy  Word,  that  Thou 
wouldest  visit  them  as  a  Father,  reveal  unto  them  their 
error,  and  bring  them  back  from  their  wanderings, 
that  they,  in  singleness  of  heart,  taking  pleasure  alone 
in  the  pure  truth  of  Thy  Word,  may  be  made  wise  there- 
by unto  everlasting  life ;  through  faith  in  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.   Amen. 

21. 

For  Unity. 

OGOD,  Who  restorest  to  the  right  way  them  that  err, 
who  gatherest  them  that  are  scattered,  and  preserv- 
est  them  that  are  gathered  ;  Of  Thy  tender  mercy,  we 
beseech  Thee,  pour  upon  Thy  Christian  people  the  grace 
of  Unity,  that  all  schisms  being  healed,  Thy  flock,  united 
to  the  true  Shepherd  of  Thy  Church,  may  worthily  serve 
Thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


PRAYERS.  75 

33. 
For  the  Removal  of  Schism. 

BRING-  to  nought,  O  Christ,  the  schisms  of  heresy,  which 
seek  to  subvertThy  Truth ;  That  as  Thou  art  acknowl- 
edged in  heaven  and  in  earth  as  one  and  the  same  Lord, 
so  Thy  people,  gathered  from  all  nations,  may  serve  Thee 
in  unity  of  faith.    Amen. 

33. 

For  the  Jews. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  lovest  to  show 
mercy ;  Hear  the  prayers  which  we  offer  unto  Thee 
for  Thine  ancient  people,  that,  acknowledging  Jesus 
Christ,  Who  is  the  Light  of  truth,  they  may  be  delivered 
from  their  darkness ;  through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

34. 

For  the  Heathen. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  desirest  not  the 
•"■  death  of  a  sinner,  but  wouldest  have  all  men  to  re- 
pent and  live ;  Hear  our  prayers  for  the  Heathen  ;  take 
away  iniquity  from  their  hearts,  and  turn  them  from 
their  idols  unto  the  living  and  true  God,  and  to  Thine 
only  Son ;  and  gather  them  into  Thy  holy  Church,  to  the 
glory  of  Thy  Name;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

FOR,  THE   CIVIL  AUTHORITIES. 

35. 

A  MERCIFUL  Father  in  heaven,  Who  holdest  in  Thy 
v  hand  all  the  might  of  man,  and  who  hast  ordained  the 
powers  that  be  for  the  punishment  of  evil-doers,  and  for 
the  praise  of  them  that  do  well,  and  of  whom  is  all  rule 
and  authority  in  the  kingdoms  of  the  world ;  We  humbly 
beseech  Thee,  graciously  regard  Thy  servants,  the  Pres- 
ident of  the  United  States,  the  Governor  of  this  Com- 
monwealth, our  Judges  and  Magistrates,  and  all  the  rul- 
ers of  the  earth.    May  all  that  receive  the  sword,  as  Thj 


76  COLLECfS. 

ministers,  bear  it  according  to  Thy  commandment.  En 
lighten  and  defend  them  by  Thy  Name,  O  God.  Grant 
them  wisdom  and  understanding,  that  under  their 
peaceable  governance,  Thy  people  may  be  guarded  and 
directed  in  righteousness,  quietness,  and  unity.  Protect 
and  prolong  their  lives,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  that 
we,  with  them,  may  show  forth  the  praise  of  Thy  Name ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


Far  our  Enemies. 

FORGIVE,  we  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord,  our  enemies,  and 
them  that  despitefully  use  us,  and  so  change  their 
hearts  that  they  may  walk  with  us  in  meekness  and 
peace  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 

27. 

0  ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God,  Who,  through  Thine 
^  Only  Son,  our  blessed  Lord,  hast  commanded  us  to 
love  our  enemies,  to  do  good  to  them  that  hate  us,  and 
to  pray  for  them  that  persecute  us.  We  earnestly  be- 
seech Thee  that  by  Thy  gracious  visitation  they  may  be 
led  to  true  repentance,  and  may  have  the  same  love,  and 
be  of  one  accord,  and  of  one  mind  and  heart  with  us, 
and  with  Thy  whole  Church  ;  through  the  same,  Thy 
dear  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.    Amen, 


In  time  of  National  Calamity. 

OLOKD  God,  heavenly  Father,  we  humbly  confess  unto 
Thee  that  by  our  evil  doing  and  continual  disobedi- 
ence, we  have  deserved  these  Thy  chastisements  ;  But 
we  earnestly  beseech  Thee,  for  Thy  Name's  sake,  to 
spare  us  ;  restrain  the  harmful  power  of  the  enemy,  and 
succor  Thy  suffering  people,  that  Thy  Word  may  be  de- 
claimed faithfully  and  without  hinderance,  and  that  we, 
amending  our  sinful  lives,  may  walk  obediently  to  Thy 
holy  commandments  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


T  00 K  mercifully,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  on  the  af- 
^  niction  of  Thy  people ;  and  let  not  our  sins  destroy 


PRAYERS.  7? 

us,  but  let  Thine  Almighty  mercy  save  us ;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.    Amen. 

30. 

MOST  loving  and  gracious  Lord  God,  Who  for  our  many 
1U  grievous  sins  art  pleased  sorely  to  chasten  us,  we  flee 
to  Thy  tender  and  fatherly  compassion  alone,  beseech 
ing  Thee  that  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  Thou 
wouldest  pity  us  miserable  sinners.  Turn  away  Thy 
righteous  wrath,  and  give  us  not  over  to  deserved  death, 
but  deliver  us,  that  we  may  now  and  evermore  praise 
Thee,  O  gracious  God  and  Father,  who  desirest  not  the 
death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he  may  turn  from  his 
wickedness  and  live ;  through  Jssus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.   Amen. 

31. 

For  Prisoners. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Who  didst  bring  the  Apostle  Peter 
A  forth  out  of  prison ;  Have  mercy  upon  all  who  are 
suffering  imprisonment,  and  set  them  free  from  their 
bonds,  that  we  may  rejoice  in  their  deliverance,  and 
continually  give  praise  to  Thefl ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

32. 

For  Peace  and  Quietness. 

LORD,  we  beseech  Thee,  mercifully  to  hear  the  pray- 
ers of  Thy  Church,  that  we,  being  delivered  from  all 
adversities,  and  serving  Thee  with  a  quiet  mind,  may 
enjoy  Thy  peace  all  the  days  of  our  life ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

IN   TIME   OF   AFFLICTION   AND   DISTRESS. 

33. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  the  Consolation  of 
the  sorrowful,  and  the  Strength  of  the  weak ;  May 
the  prayers  of  them  that  in  any  tribulation  or  distress 
cry  unto  Thee,  graciously  come  before  Thee,  so  that  in 
all  then*  necessities  they  may  mark  and  receive  Thy 
manifold  help  and  comfort ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.   Amen. 


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34. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  Who  hast  appoin- 
ted us  to  endure  sufferings  and  death  with  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  before  we  enter  with  Him  into  eternal 
Glory;  Grant  us  grace  at  all  times  to  subject  ourselves 
to  Thy  Holy  will,  and  to  continue  steadfast  in  the  true 
faith  unto  the  end  of  our  lives,  and  at  all  times  to  hud 
peace  and  3'oy  in  the  blessed  hope  of  the  resurrection  of 
the  dead,  and  of  the  glory  of  the  world  to  come ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

35. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Cast  not  away  Thy  people  who  cry 
•"■  unto  Thee  in  their  tribulation ;  but  for  the  glory  of 
Thy  Name,  be  pleased  to  succor  the  afflicted  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


For  the  Sick. 

ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God,  the  eternal  Salvation  of 
them  that  believe  ;  Hear  our  prayers  in  behalf  of  Thy 
servants  who  are  sick,  for  whom  we  implore  the  aid  of 
Thy  mercy,  that  being  restored  to  health,  they  may 
render  thanks  to  Thee  in  Thy  Church ;  through  Jesus 
Cbrist  our  Lord.    Amen. 

37. 

OLORD,  look  down  from  heaven,  behold,  visit  and  re 
lieve  Thy  servants,  for  whom  we  offer  our  supplica- 
tions ;  look  upon  them  with  the  eyes  of  Thy  mercy ;  give 
them  comfort  and  sure  confidence  in  Thee  defend  them 
from  the  danger  of  the  enemy,  and  keep  them  in  per- 
petual peace  and  safety;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 


For  Mothers, 

0  ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  Cod  and  Father,  Creator  of 
all  things,  Who  by  Thy  grace,  through  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  who  hath  redeemed  us  from  the  flesh  and  sin, 
makest  the  anguish  of  our  human  birth  a  holy  and  sal- 
utary cross ;  We  pray  Thee,  O  gracious  Father,  Lord  and 


PRAYERS.  79 

God,  that  Thou  vouldest  preserve  and  guard  the  work 
of  Thine  own  hand.  Forsake  not  them  who  cry  to  Thee 
in  sore  travail,  but  deliver  them  out  of  all  their  pains, 
to  their  joy,  and  to  the  glory  of  Thy  goodness ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


In  time  of  Great  Sickness. 

A  LMIGrHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  our  heavenly  Fath- 
A  er,  we,  Thine  erring  children  humbly  confess  unto 
Thee,  that  we  have  justly  deserved  the  chastening, 
which  for  our  sins  Thou  hast  sent  upon  us ;  But  we  en- 
treat Thee,  of  Thy  boundless  goodness  to  grant  us  true 
repentance,  graciously  to  forgive  our  sins,  to  remove 
from  us  or  to  lighten  our  merited  punishment,  and  so 
to  strengthen  us  by  Thy  grace  as  obedient  children  we 
may  be  subject  to  Thy  will,  and  bear  our  afflictions  in 
patience  ;  tl  xough  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

40. 

In  time  of  Drought. 

0GOD,  most  merciful  Father,  we  beseech  Thee  to  open 
the  windows  of  heaven,  and  to  send  a  fruitful  rain 
upon  us,  to  revive  the  earth,  and  to  refresh  the  fruits 
thereof,  for  all  things  droop  and  wither;  graciously 
hear  our  prayer  in  this  our  necessity,  that  we  may 
praise  and  glorify  Thy  Name  forever  and  ever;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen, 

41. 

In  time  of  Unseasonable  Weather. 

0LORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  Who  art  gracious  and 
merciful,  and  hast  promised  that  Thou  wilt  hear  us 
when  we  call  upon  Thee  in  our  troubles  :  We  beseech 
Thee,  look  not  upon  our  sins  and  evil  doings^  but  upon 
our  necessities,  and  according  to  Thy  mercy  send  us  such 
seasonable  weather,  that  the  earth  may  in  due  time 
yield  her  increase  ;  that  by  Thy  goodness  we  may  re- 
ceive our  daily  bread,  and  learn  to  know  Thee  as  a  mer- 
ciful God,  and  evermore  give  thanks  to  Thee  for  Thy 
goodness ;  throughi  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  our 
Lord.    Amen. 


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THANKSGIVING. 

43 

0  LORD  God,  heavenly  Father,  from  whom  without 
*-'  ceasing  we  receive  exceeding  abundantly  all  good 
gifts.and  who  daily  of  Thy  pure  grace  guardeet  us  against 
all  evil :  Grant  us  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  acknowledging  with  our  whole  heart  all  this  Thy 
goodness,  we  may  now  and  evermore  thank  and  praise 
Thy  loving  kindness  and  tender  mercy  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ.  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.    Amen. 

43. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  "Whose  mercies 
**  are  new  unto  us  every  morning,  and  who,  though  we 
have  in  no  wise  deserved  Thy  goodness,  dost  abundant  • 
ly  provide  for  all  our  wants  of  body  and  soul ;  Give  us, 
we  pray  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  heartily 
acknowledge  Thy  merciful  goodness  toward  us,   give 

thanks  for  all  Thy  benefits  and  serve  Thee  in  willing 
obedience ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

44. 

i  LMTGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  Who  in  Thy  fath- 
-rt-  erly  wisdom  has  chastened  us  on  account  of  our  sins, 
that  we  might  not  continue  in  impenitence  and  vain 
confidencerand  thus  perish  with  the  ungodly ;  in  the 
midst  of  wrath  Thou  hast  remembered  mercy,  and  hast 
graciously  delivered  us  out  of  our  affliction.  We  give 
Thee  therefore  most  hearty  thanks  and  praise,  that 
Thou  hast  turned  away  from  us  Thy  just  anger,  and 
shown  Thvself  favorable  toward  us  Thine  unworthy  ser- 
vants. Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  and  all  tnat  is 
within  me,  bless  His  holy  Name.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul,  and  forget  not  all  His  benefits.  Thou  Lord,  art 
merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to  anger,  and  plenteous  in 
mercy.  Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  God,  forever ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

45. 

p  LORY  be  to  Thee,  O  God  Most  Hoi  v.  Glory  be  to 
**  Thee,  O  God  Most  High.  Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  King  of 
heaven  and  earth,  Who,  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children, 
pitiest  us.    Fill  us  with  loy  and  gladness  in  the  Hely 


PRAYERS.  81 

efhost,  that  when  Thou  shalt  render  to  every  man  ac- 
cording to  his  works,  we  may  be  found  acceptable  be- 
f  o  -e  Thee,  through  Him  who  hath  redeemed  us  from  the 
shy  me  and  curse  of  sin,  even  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear 
Son,  our  Lord.  Amen. 

FOB   SPECIAL   GIFTS  AND  GRACES. 

46. 
For  Protection  During  the  Day. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  Almighty  and  Everlast- 
ing God,  Who  hast  safely  brought  us  to  the  beginning 
of  this  day ;  Defend  us  in  the  same  with  Thy  mighty 
power :  and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall  into  no  sin,  nei- 
ther run  into  any  kind  of  danger ;  but  that  all  our  do 
ings,  being  ordered  by  Thy  governance,  may  be  right- 
eous in  Thy  sight ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

47. 

For  Protection  during  the  Night. 

yGHTEN  our  darkness,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord ;  and 
by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and 
dangers  of  this  night ;  for  the  love  of  Thy  Only  f?on,  our 
Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 


For  Grace  to  use  our  Gifts. 

A  LORD  God  Almighty,  Who  dost  endue  Thv  servants 
vwith  divers  and  singular  gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Leave  us  not,  we  beseech  Thee,  destitute  of  Thy  mani- 
fold gifts,  nor  yet  of  grace  to  use  them  alway  to  Thy 
honor  and  glory;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

49. 

For  Grace  to  receive  the  Word. 

BLESSED  Lord,  Who  hast  caused  all  Holy  Scriptures 
"  to  be  written  for  our  learning ;  Grant  that  we  may 


82  COLLECTS. 

in  such  wise  hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and  inwardly 
digest  them,  that  by  patience  and  comfort  of  Thy  holy 
Word,  we  may  embrace,  and  ever  hold  fast  the  blessed 
hope  of  everlasting  life,  which  Thou  hast  given  us  in 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.   Amen. 

50. 

For  Grace  to  be  led  into  all  Truth. 
ENLIGHTEN  our  minds,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  God,  by 
u  the  Spirit  which  proceedeth  from  Thee ;  that  as  Thy 
Son  hath  promised,  we   may  be  led    into   all   truth; 
through  the  same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

51. 

For  Spiritual  Renewal, 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  Thy  Only-Begotten 
A  Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  Him ;  Grant  that  we 
being  regenerate,  and,  made  Thy  children  by  adoption, 
and  grace,  may  daily  be  renewed  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit ; 
through  the  same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.    Amen 

52. 
For  Penitence, 

MERCIFUL  Father,  Give  us  grace  that  we  may  never 
presume  to  sin ;  but  if  at  any  time  we  ofend  Thy 
Divine  Majesty,  may  we  truly  repent  and  lament  our  of- 
fence, and  by  a  lively  faith  obtain  remission  of  all  our 
sins ,  solely  through  the  merits  of  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

53. 

For  Pardon. 

HEAR,  we  beceech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  prayer  of  Thy 
suppliants,  and  spare  those  who  confess  their  sins 
unto  Thee,  that  Thou  mayest  bestow  upon  us  both  par- 
don and  peace  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

54. 

For  Deliverance  from  Sin. 

E  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  clemency  to  show  us 
Thine  unspeakable  mercy ;  that  Thou  mayest  both 


w 


PRATERS,  83 

set  us  free  from  our  sins,  and  rescue  us  from  the  pun- 
ishments which  for  our  sins,  we  deserve ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

55. 

For  Grace  to  do  God's  Will. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  give  us  grace  that  we  may  cast  away 
■"•  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon  us  the  armor 
of  light,  now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life,  in  which 
Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit  us  in  greatbumility ; 
that  in  the  last  day,  when  He  shall  come  again  in  His 
glorious  Majesty  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead, 
we  may  rise  to  the  life  immortal ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

56. 

For  Grace  to  love  and  serve  God, 

OGOD,  Who,  through  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
dost  pour  the  gifts  of  charity  into  the  hearts  of  Thy 
faithful  people ;  Grant  unto  Thy  servants  health  both 
of  mind  and  body,  that  they  may  love  Thee  with  their 
whole  strength,  and  with  their  whole  heart  perform 
those  things  which  are  pleasing  unto  Thee ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

57. 
For  Aid  against  Temptation. 

OGOD,  Who  justiflest  the  ungodly,  and  who  desirest 
not  the  death  of  the  sinner;  We  humbly  implore  Thy 
Majesty,  that  Thou  wouldest  graciously  assist,  by  Thy 
heavenly  aid,  and  evermore  shield  with  Thy  protection, 
Thy  servants  who  trust  in  Thy  mercy,  that  they  may  be 
separated  by  no  temptations  from  Thee,  and,  without 
ceasing,  may  serve  Thee,  through;  Jes  as  Christ,  Thy  Son 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

58. 
For  Faith. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everliving  God,  Who  hast  given  to 
A  them  that  believe  exceeding  great  and  precious  prom- 
ises; Grant  us  so  perfectly,  and  without  all  doubt,  to  be- 
lieve in  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  that  our  faith  in  Thy  sight 
may  never  be  reproved.  Hear  us,  O  Lord,  through  the 
same  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.   Amen. 


84  COLLECTS. 

59. 

For  Divine  Guidance  and  Help. 

T\IRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  Thy  most 
**  gracious  favor,  and  further  us  with  Thy  continual 
help;  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and  ended 
in  Thee,  we  may  glorify  Thy  holy  Name ;  and  finally,  by 
Thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
Hir  Lord.   Amen. 


0  ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  vouchsafe,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  to  direct,  sanctify  and  govern  both  our 
hearts  and  bodies  in  the  ways  of  Thy  laws,  and  in  the 
works  of  Thy  commandments ;  that  through  Thy  most 
mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  pre- 
served in  body  and  in  soul ;  through  our  Lord  and  Sav- 
iour Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

61. 

For  Spiritual  Illumination. 

fiRANT,we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  bright- 
er ness  of  Thy  glory  may  shine  forth  upon  us,  and  that 
the  light  of  Thy  light  by  the  illumination  of  the  Holy 
Spirit  may  stablish  the  hearts  of  all  that  have  been  born 
anew  by  Thy  grace;  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

62. 

For  Likeness  to  Christ. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  given  Thine  Only  Son  to  be 
"■  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin  and  also  an  ensample 
of  Igodly  life ;  Give  us  grace  that  we  may  always  most 
thankfully  receive  that  His  inestimable  benefit,  and  also 
daily  endeavor  ourselves  to  follow  the  blessed  steps  of 
His  most  holy  life ;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

63. 

For  a  Right  Knowledge  of  Clvrist. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  Whom  to  know  is  everlasting  life ; 
Grant  us  perf  ectly  to  know  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  to  be 
the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life ;  that  following  His  steps 
we  may  steadfastly  walk  in  the  way  that  leadetr-  to  eter- 
nal life ;  through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 


PRAYERS.  86 

64. 

For  the  Holy  Spirit. 

OLORD  God, heavenlv  Father,  Who  by  the  blessed  light 
of  Thy  divine  "Word  hast  led  us  to  the  "knowledge  of 
Thy  Son ;  We  most  heartily  Deseech  Thee  so  to  replenish 
us  with  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  ever 
walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  truth  and  rejoicing  with  sure 
confidence  in  Christ  our  Saviour,  may  in  the  end  be 
brought  unto  everlasting  salvation;  through  the  same, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.   Amen. 

65. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  of  Thy  great 
•"mercy  in  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son,  dost  grant  us  forgive- 
ness of  sin,  and  all  things  pertaining  to  life  and  godli- 
ness ;  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
He  may  so  rule  our  hearts,  that  we,  being  ever  mindful 
of  Thy  fatherly  mercy,  may  strive  to  mortify  the  flesh, 
and  to  overcome  the  world;  and  serving  Thee  in  holiness 
and  pureness  of  living,  may  give  Thee  continual  thanks 
for  all  Thy  goodness;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.   Amen. 


For  Purity* 

ALMIGHTY  God,  unto  Whom  all  hearts  are  open,  all 
A  desires  known,  and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid; 
Cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration  of 
Thv  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love  Thee,  and 
worthily  magnify  Thy  holy  Name ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.   Amen. 

67. 

For  Innocency  of  Life. 

OGOD,  Whose  strength  is  made  perfect  in  weakness. 
Mortify  and  kill  all  vices  in  us,  and  so  strengthen  us 
by  Thy  grace,  that  by  the  innocency  of  our  Jives,  and  the 
constancy  of  our  faith  even  unto  death,  we  may  glorhy 
Thy  holy  Name ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


For  Love  to  God. 

OGod,  Who  makest  all  things  to  work  together  for  good 
to  them  that  love  Thee  ;   Pour  into  our  hearts  such 
'teadfast  love  toward  Thee,  that  the  pure  desires  whicr 


86  COLLECTS. 

by  Thy  Spirit  have  been  stirred  up  in  us,  may  not  be 
turned  aside  by  any  temptation ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 


For  Charity. 

0  LORD,  "Who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings  without 
u  charity  are  nothing  worth ;  Send  Thy  Holy  Spirit  and 
pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent  gift  of  Charity, 
the  very  bond  of  peace  and  all  virtues,  with  out  which  who 
soever  liveth  is  counted  dead  before  Thee ;  grant  this  for 
Thine  Only  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake.   Amen. 

70. 
For  Humility. 

0GOD,  Who  resistest  the  proud,  and  givest  grace  to  the 
humble;  Grant  unto  us  true  humility,  after  the  like- 
ness in  which  Thine  Only  Son  hath  revealed  it  in  Himself, 
that  we  may  never  be  lifted  up  and  provoke  Thy  wrath, 
but  in  all  lowliness  be  made  partakers  of  the  gifts  of  Thy 
grace ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 

71. 

For  Patience. 

0GOD,  Who  by  the  meek  endurance  of  Thine  Only-Be  - 
gotten  Son  didst  beat  down  the  pride  of  the  old  enemy : 
Help  us,  we  beseech  Thee  rightly  to  treasure  in  our  hea  *ts 
what  our  Lord  hath  of  His  goodness  borne  for  our  sakes ; 
that  after  His  example  we  may  bear  with  patience  what- 
soever things  are  adverse  to  us ;  through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

72. 
For  a  Happy  Death. 

pONFIRM,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  Thine  un- 
^  worthy  servants  in  Thy  grace  ;  that  in  the  hou  of  our 
death  the  adversary  may  not  prevail  against  us,  but  that 
we  may  be  found  worthy  of  everlasting  life ;  tnrough 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


For  the  Blessedness  of  Heaven. 

,  Everlasting  God,  Who  dids 
Only  Son  to  be  a  High  Priest  of  good  things  to  come: 


0 


PRAYERS.  87 

Hereafter  grant  unto  us,  Thine  unworthy  servants,  to 
have  our  share  in  the  company  of  the  Blessed ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

74. 

For  Peace. 

GOD,  "Who  art  the  Author  of  peace  and  Lover  of  con- 
cord, in  knowledge  of  whom  standeth  our  eternal  life, 
whose  service  is  perfect  freedom ;  Defend  us,  Thy  humble 
servants,  in  all  assaults  of  our  enemies ;  that  we,  surely 
trusting  in  Thy  defence,  may  not  fear  the  power  of  any 
adversaries,  through  the  might  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

FOR  AN  ANSWER  TO  PRAYER. 

75. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hasfc  given  us  grace  at  this  time 
with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplications  un- 
to Thee ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three  are 
gathered  together  in  Thy  Name,  Thou  wilt  grant  their 
requests ;  Fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of 
Thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them ;  grant- 
ing us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  Thy  truth,  and  in  the 
world  to  come  life  everlasting.    Amen. 

76. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  the  fountain  of  all  wisdom,  Who  know- 
-"■  est  our  necessities  before  we  ask,  and  our  ignorance 
in  asking;  We  beseech  Thee  to  have  compassion  upon 
our  infirmities ;  and  those  things  which  for  ou  r  un  worthi- 
ness we  dare  not,  and  for  our  blindness  we  cannot  ask, 
vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for  the  worthiness  of  Thy  Son,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 

77. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  promised  to  hear  the  peti- 
■"•  tions  of  those  who  ask  in  Thy  Son's  Name ;  We  beseech 
Thee  mercifully  to  incline  Thine  ears  to  us  who  have  now 
made  our  prayers  and  supplications  unto  Thee ;  and  grant 
that  those  things  which  we  have  faithfully  asked  accord- 
ing to  Thy  will,  may  effectually  be  obtained,  to  the  relief 
of  our  necessity,  and  to  the  setting  forth  of  Thy  glory ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 


GENERAL  PRAYERS. 


THE   LITANY. 


The  Litany  may  he  used  at  Evening  Service  on  Sundays, 
Wednesdays,  and  Fridays,  on  Days  of  Humiliation  and 
Prayer,  and  at  Morning  Service  on  Sundays  when  there  is 
no  Communion.  The  Responses  in  italics  should  be  sung  or 
said  by  the  Congregation.  The  Responses  may  be  repeated 
after  each  phrase,  or  only  at  the  end  of  each  group,  as  here 
followeth: 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Christ,  hear  us. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 
O  God,  the  Father  in  heaven ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  God,  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
Be  gracious  unto  us. 

Spare  us,  good  Lord, 
Be  gracious  unto  us. 

Help  us,  good  Lord. 
Prom  all  sin ; 
From  all  error ; 

From  ali  evil : 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  the  crafts  and  assaults  of  the  devil ; 

From  sudden  and  evil  death ; 

From  pestilence  and  famine  ; 

From  war  and  bloodshed ; 

From  sedition  and  rebellion ; 

From  lightning  and  tempest ; 

From  all  calamity  by  fire  and  water ; 

And  from  everlasting  death  : 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  the  mystery  of  Thy  holy  Incarnation ; 
(88) 


THE  LITANY.  89 

By  Thy  holy  Nativity ; 

By  Thy  Baptism,  Fasting,  and  Temptation ; 

By  Thine  Agony  and  Bloody  Sweat ; 

By  Thy  Cross  and  Passion ; 

By  Thy  precious  Death  and  Burial ; 

By  Thy  glorious  Resurrection  and  Ascension  ; 

And  by  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter 
Help  ms,  good  Lord. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation ; 

In  all  time  of  our  prosperity  ; 

In  the  hour  of  death ; 

And  in  the  day  of  Judgment ; 
Help  us,  good  Lord. 

We  poor  sinners  do  beseech  Thee  ; 
Tohear  us,  O  Lord  God. 

And  to  rule  and  govern  Thy  holy  Christian  Church ; 

To  preserve  all  pastors  and  ministers  of  Thy  Church, 
in  the  time  knowledge  and  understanding  of  Thy  Word 
and  in  holiness  of  life; 

To  put  an  end  to  all  schisms  and  causes  of  offence ; 

To  bring  into  the  way  of  truth  all  such  as  have  erred, 
and  are  deceived ; 

To  beat  down  Satan  under  our  feet ; 

To  send  faithful  laborers  into  Thy  harvest ; 

To  accompany  Thy  Word  with  Thy  Spirit  and  grace ; 

To  raise  up  tbem  that  fall,  and  to  strengthen  such  as 
do  stand ; 

And  to  comfort  and  help  the  weak-hearted  and  the 
distressed : 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

To  give  to  all  nations  peace  and  concord ; 

To  preserve  our  country  from  discord  and  conten- 
tion; 

To  give  to  our  nation  perpetual  victory  over  all  its 
enemies ; 

To  direct  and  defend  our  President,  and  all  in  au- 
thority ; 

And  to  bless  and  keep  our  magistrates,  and  all  our 
people : 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

To  behold  and  succor  all  who  are  in  danger,  necessity, 
and  tribulation ; 

To  protect  all  who  travel  by  land  or  water ; 

To  preserve  all  women  in  the  perils  of  childbirth ; 

To  strengthen  and  keep  all  sick  persons  and  young 
children ; 

To  set  free  all  who  are  innocently  "mprisoned ; 

To  defend  and  provide  for  all  fatherless  children  and 
widows ; 

Ard  to  have  mercy  upon  all  men: 
We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord, 


90  GENERAL  PRAYEKS. 

To  forgive  our  enemies,  persecutors,  and  slanderers, 
and  to  turn  their  hearts ; 
To  give  and  preserve  to  our  use  the  fruits  of  the  earth; 
And  graciously  to  hear  our  prayers : 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Son  of  God ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us  good  Lord. 
O  Lamb  of   God,  that  tamest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Lamb  of   God,  that  takest  away  the  sin  of    the 
world ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world ; 

Grant  us  Thy  peace. 
O  Christ,  hear  us. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  rnercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,   Amen. 
1  Tfien  sliaU  the  Minister,  and  the  Congregration  with  him, 
say  the  Lord's  Prayer,  after  which  may  be  said  one  or 
more  of  the  Litany  Collects  here  following. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.    Amen. 

LITANY  COLLECTS. 
1. 
M.  O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins. 
C.  Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 
ALMIGHTY   God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who    desir- 
21  est   not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he 
should  turn  from  his  evil  way  and  live ;  We  beseech 
Thee  graciously  to  turn  from  us  those  punishments 
which  we  by  our  sins  have  deserved,  and  to  grant  us 
grace  ever  hereafter  to   serve  Thee    in  holiness  and 
pureness  of   living;  through  Jesus   Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

2. 
M.  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of 


LITANY   AND    COLLECTS.  91 

Thy  name. 
C.  Deliver  us,  and  purge  away  our  sins  for  Thy  name's 


A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  by  Thy  Holy 
A  Spirit  dost  govern  and  sanctify  the  whole  Christian 
Church ;  Hear  our  prayers  for  all  members  of  the  same 
and  mercifully  grant,  that  by  Thy  grace  they  may  serve 
Thee  in  true  faith ;  through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

3. 

M.  O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins. 

C.  Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

OGOD,  merciful  Father,  Who  despiseth  not  the  sigh- 
ing of  a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as 
are  sorrowful ;  Mercifully  assist  our  prayers  which  we 
make  before  Thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversities, 
whensoever  they  oppress  us;  and  graciously  hear  us, 
that  those  evils  which  the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the 
devil  or  man  worketh  against  us,  may,  by  Thy  good 
providence,  be  brought  to  naught ;  that  we  Thy  serv- 
ants, being  hurt  by  no  persecutions,  may  evermore 
give  thanks  unto  Thee  in  Thy  holy  Church ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  our  Lord.  Amen. 
4. 

M .  O  Lord,  enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  serv- 
ant. 

C.  For  in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 
A  LMIGHTY  God,  Who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the 
-*-1  midst  of  so  many  and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason 
of  the  frailty  of  our  nature  we  cannot  always  stand 
upright ;  Grant  us  such  strength  and  protection,  as  may 
support  us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us  through  all 
temptations  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Amen. 
5. 

M.  Call  upon  Me  in  the  day  of  trouble. 

C.  I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  Me. 
CPARE  us,  O  Lord,  and  mercifully  forgive  us  our 
yD  sins,  and  though  by  our  continual  transgressions  we 
have  merited  Thy  punishments,  be  gracious  unto  us, 
and  grant  that  all  those  evils  which  we  have  deserved, 
may  be  turned  from  us'  and  overruled  to  our  everlast- 
ing good ;  through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


For  Peace. 
M.  The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people. 
C.  The  Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace. 


92  GENERAL   PRAYERS. 

f)  GOD,  from  Whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  counsels, 
v  and  all  just  works  do  proceed  ;  Give  unto  Thy  serv- 
ants that  peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give  ;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  commandments, 
and  also  that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the 
fear  of  our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and 
quietness ;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Sa- 
viour.   Amen. 


II. 

THE    SUFFRAGES. 

?  The  Suffrages  may  be  used  at  Early  or  Evening  Serv- 
ice in  the  same  manner  as  the  Litany. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth, 
as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 

But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
I  said ;  O  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me  ; 

Heal  my  soul ;  for  I  have  sinned  against  Thee. 
Return,  0  Lord,  how  long  ? 

And  let  it  repent  Thee  concerning  Thy  servants. 
Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us  ; 

According  as  we  hope  in  Thee. 
Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness ; 

And  let  Thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 
O  Lord,  save  our  rulers  ; 

Let  the  King  hear  us  when  we  call. 
Save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance. 

Feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 
Remember  thy  congregation ; 

Which  Thou  hast  purchased  of  old. 
Peace  be  within  thy  walls  ; 

And  prosperity  within  thy  palaces. 
Let  us  pray  for  our  absent  brethren. 

O  Thou,our  God,save  Thyxerraids  that  trust  in  Thee. 
Let  us  pray  for  the  broken-hearted  and  the  captives; 

Itedeem  Israel,  O  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 


THE   SUFFRAGES.  93 

Send  them  help  from  the  Sanctuary ; 

And  strengthen  them  out  of  Zion. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord. ; 

And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

T  Then  may  be  said  responsively,  by  the  Minister  and 
Congregation  the  Psalm  De  Profundis  at  Early  Morn 
ing  Service,  and  at  Evening  Service  the  Psalm  Miser- 
ere Mei. 

Ps.  cxxx.    De  Profundis. 

Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  • 

Unto  the  O  Lord. 
Lord,  hear  my  voice  : 
Let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to  the  voice  of  my  suppli- 
cations. 
If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities  • 

0  Lord,  who  shall  stand  f 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  Thee 

That  Thou  may  est  be  feared. 
I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait : 

And  in  His  Word  do  £  hope. 
My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning: 

1  say,  more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning. 
Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  : 

For  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy,  and  with  Him  is 
plenteous  redemption. 
And  He  shall  redeem  Israel : 

From  all  his  iniquities. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

t  Or  at  Evening  Service. 

Ps.  ii.  Miserere  mei. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  Thy  loving 
kindness: 

According  unto  the  multitude  of  Thy  tender  mercies, 
bloz  out  my  transgressions. 
Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity : 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 
For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions : 

And  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 
Against  Thee,  Thee  only,  have  I  siuned  and  done  this 
evil  in  Thy  sight; 


94  GENERAL   PRATERS. 

That  Thou  mlghtest  be  justified  when  Thou  speaker 
and  be  clear  when  Thou  judgesi. 
Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity: 

And  in  sin  did  my  mother  conceive  me. 
Behold,  Thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts  ". 

And  in  the  hidden  part  shalt  Thou  make  me  to  know 
wisdom. 
Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean : 

Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 
Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness : 

That  the  bones  which  Thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 
Hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins  : 

And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 
Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God 

And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 
Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence : 

And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 
Kestore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation : 

And  uphold  me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 
Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  Thy  ways : 

And  simiers  shall  be  converted  unto  Thee. 
Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O  God,  Thou  God 
of  my  salvation : 

And  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  Tliy  righteous- 
ness. 
O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips : 

And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 
For  Thou  desirest  not  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it : 

Thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offering. 
The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit : 

A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  0  God,  Thou  ivilt  not 
despise. 
Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion : 

Build  Thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 
Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased   with  the  sacrifices   of 
righteousness,   with  burnt-offering    and   whole   burnt 
offering : 

Then  shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  Thine  altar. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

If  Tlicn  shall  be  said : 
Turn  us  again,  O  God  of  hosts , 

Cause  Thy  face  to  shine  and  we  shall  be  saved. 
Arise,  O  Christ,  for  our  help ; 

And  redeem  us  for  Thy  mercy  s  sake. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  ; 

And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 
The  Lord  be  with  you. 


THE   MORNING   SUFFRAGES.  95 

And  with  thy  spirit. 
Let  us  pray. 

1  Then  may  the  Minister  say  a  Collect  for  the  Season  and 
any  other  suitable  Collects,  and  after  that  he  may  say 
this  Collect  for  peace. 

Give  peace  in  our  days,  O  Lord : 
Because  there  is  none  other  that  fighteth  for  us,  except 
Thou,  our  God. 
O  Lord,  let  there  be  peace  in  Thy  strength  : 

And  abundance  in  Thy  towers. 
Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  from  Whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  counsels, 
and  all  just  works  do  proceed  ;  Give  unto  Thy  serv- 
ants that  peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give  ;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  commandments, 
and  also  that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the 
fear  of  our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and 
quietness  ;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour.    Amen. 

1  Then  may  be  sung  or  said  the 

Benedicamus. 

Bless  we  the  Lord : 
Thanhs  be  to  God. 


III. 
THE   MORNING   SUFFRAGES. 

1"  To  be  said  at  Early  Morning  Service,  or  in  the  Morn- 
ing Prayer  of  the  Household. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

t  Then  shall  all  say  the  Lord's  Prayer  and  the  Apostles- 
Creed  : 

AUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
v  Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 


56  GENERAL   PRAYERS. 

bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses  as  we  f oreive 
KZH tres»ass  against us;  And  lead  us  not  Into 
temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.    Amen. 

J    BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 

Jn«HSSreTn^d^rth;  And  in  Jesus  ^&=  "is  only 
|°",  °ur  Lord  •  y  ho  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 

2TnQ°4the  £&*?  ')Iary5  Suffered  under  Pontius 
StS&i^h^Ut?,?0i1'  /leadxV  and  buried5  He  descended 
into  hell :  The  third  day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead ; 
He  ascended  Into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand 
ol  God  the  lather  Almighty;  From  thence  He  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 
pi,;?™'?  tne  Holy  Gnost;  The  Holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints;  The  Forgiveness oi 
pins;  the  Resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  life  evei- 
iasting.    Amen. 

Unto  Thee  have  I  cried,  O  Lord  : 

And  in  the  morning  shall  my  prayer  prevent  Thee. 
Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise  : 

And  with  Thy  honor  all  the  day. 
O  Lord,  hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins : 
And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 
Create  in  me,  O  God,  a  clean  heart : 

And  renew  a  right  sjnrit  within  me. 
Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence  : 

And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 
Kestore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation  : 

And  xiphoid  me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 
Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  this  day : 

To  keep  us  without  sin. 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  U  Lord : 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us : 

As  (mr  trust  is  in  Thee. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord : 

And  let  my  crj  come  unto  Tliee. 
The  Lord  be  with  you  : 

And  with  thy  spirit. 
Let  us  pray. 

T  Then  shall  be  said  the  prayer  here  following,  or  No.  4£ 
or  No.  60  of  the  Collects  and  Prayers,  or  any  other  suit- 
able prayer. 

We  give  than >j s  unto  Thee,  Heavenly  Father,  through 
"  Jesus  Christ  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast  protected 
as  through  the  night  from  all  danger  and  harm ;  and 
ve  beseech  Ihee  to  preserve  and  keep  us,  this  dav 
also,  from  all  sin  and  evil;  that  in  all  our  thoughts 
words  and  deeds,  we  may  serve  and  please  Thee,    into' 


THE   EVENING   SUFFRAGES.  97 

Thy  hands  we  commend  our  bodies  and  souls,  and  all 
that  is  ours.  Let  Thy  holy  angel  have  charge  concern- 
ing us,  that  the  wicked  one  have  no  power  over  us. 
Amen, 

Bencdicamus. 
Bless  we  the  Lord. 
Thanks  be  to  Qod. 


IV. 

THE  EVENING   SUFFRAGES. 

t  To  be  used  at   Evening  Service,  or  at  the  Evening 
Prayer  of  the  Household. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  uponus. 
1  Tlien  shall  all  say  : 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.    Amen. 

I  Believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
Heaven  and  earth ;  And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son 
our  Lord ;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary ;  Suil'ered  under  Pontius  Pilate ; 
Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried  ;  He  descended  into 
hell ;  The  third  day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead  ;'  He 
ascended  into  heaven ;  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand 
of  God  the  Father  Almighty;  From  thence  He  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints ;  The  Forgiveness  of 
sins ;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body  ;  And  the  Life  ever- 
lasting.   Amen. 

Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord  God  of  our  fathers  : 

And  greatly  to  be  praised  and  glorified  forever. 
Bless  wo  the  Father,  and   the   Son,   and   the  Holy 
Ghost: 

We  praise  and  magnify  Him  forever. 
Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  the  firmament  of  heav- 
en: 


08  GENERAL  PRAfERS. 

And  greatly  to  bepraised,  and  glorified,  and  highly  ex- 
alted forever. 

The  Almighty  and  Merciful  Lord,  bless  and  preserve 
us. 

Amen. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  this  night : 

To  keep  us  without  sin. 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us : 

As  our  tmist  is  in  Thee. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  : 

And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 
The  Lord  be  with  you. 

And  with  thy  spirit. 
Let  us  pray. 
I  Then  shall  be  said  the  prayer  here  following,  or  No.  47 
of  the  Collects  and  Prayers,   or  any  other  suitable 
pray  :r. 

WE  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  heavenly  Father,  through 
TT  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  that  thou  hast  this  day  so 
graciously  protected  us,and  we  beseech  Thee  to  forgive 
us  all  our  sins,  and  the  wrong  which  we  have  done,  and 
by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  the  perils 
and  dangers  of  this  night.  Into  Thy  hands  we  com- 
mend our  bodies  and  souls,  and  all  that  is  ours.  Let 
Thy  holy  angel  have  charge  concerning  us,  that  the 
wicked  one  have  no  power  over  us.    Amen. 


Benedicamus. 


Bless  we  the  Lord. 
Thanks  be  to  God. 


THE   BIDDING   ritAYER. 

1  By  ancient  usage  this  prayer  was  specially  appointed 
for  Good  Friday. 

Brethren,  let  us  pray  for  the  whole  Christian  Cliurch, 
that  our  Lord  God  would  vouchsafe  to  defend  it  against 
all  the  assaults  and  temptations  of  the  adversary,  and 
to  keep  it  perpetually  upon  the  true  foundation,  Jesus 
Christ. 


Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  hast  revealed 
Thy  glory  to  all  nations  in  Jesus  Christ  and  the  word 
of  His  truth  ;  Keep,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  safety  the 


THE  BIDDING  PRAYEft.  90 

works  of  Thy  mercy,  that  so  Thy  Church,  spread 
throughout  all  nations,  may  serve  Thee  in  true  faith, 
and  persevere  in  the  confession  of  Thy  Name  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  the  Ministers  of  the  Word  for  all  es- 
tates of  men  in  the  Church,  and  for  all  the  people  of 
God. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  G-od,  by  whose  Spirit  the 
whole  body  of  the  Church  is  governed  and  sanctified  ; 
Receive  our  supplications  and  prayers  which  we  offer 
before  Thee  for  all  estates  of  men  in  Thy  holy  Church, 
that  every  member  of  the  same,  in  his  vocation  and 
ministry,  may  truly  and  godly  serve  Thee;  through 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  our  Catechumens,  that  our  Lord  God 
would  open  their  hearts  and  the  door  of  His  mercy, 
that  having  received  the  remission  of  all  their  sins  by 
the  washing  of  regeneration,  they  may  be  mindful  of 
their  baptismal  covenant,  and  evermore  be  found  in 
Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  dost  always 
multiply  Thy  Church,  and  with  Thy  light  and  grace 
dost  strengthen  the  hearts  of  those  whom  Thou  hast 
regenerated,  confirming  unto  them  Thy  covenant  and 
faithfulness;  Grant  unto  our  Catechumens  increase 
both  of  faith  and  knowledge,  that  they  may  rejoice 
in  their  Baptism  and  really  and  heartily  renew  their 
covenant  with  Thee.    Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  all  in  authority,  and  especially  for  the 
government  of  the  United  States,  that  we  may  lead  a 
quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and  honesty. 

O  Merciful  Father  in  heaven,  Who  holdest  in  Thy 
hand  all  the  might  of  man,  and  who  hast  ordained  the 
powers  that  be  for  the  punishment  of  evil-doers,  and 
for  the  praise  of  them  that  do  well,  and  of  whom  is  all 
rule  and  authority  in  the  kingdoms  of  the  world ;  We 
humbly  beseech  Thee,  graciously  regard  Thy  servants, 
the  President  of  the  United  States,  the  Governor  of  this 
Commonwealth,  our  Judges  and  magistrates,  and  all 
the  Rulers  of  the  earth ;  that  all  who  receive  the  sword, 
as  Thy  ministers,  may  bear  it  according  to  Thy  com- 
mandment ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Let  us  pray  our  Lord  God  Almighty  that  He  would 
deliver  the  world  from  all  error,  take  away  disease, ward 
otf  famine,  open  the  prisons,  set  free  those  in  bondage, 


100  GENERAL  PRAYERS. 

grant  a  safe  return  to  the  wayfarers,  health  to  the  sick, 
and.  to  our  mariners  a  harbor  of  security. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  the  Consolation  of 
the  sorrowful,  and  the  Strength  of  the  weak  ;  May  the 
prayers  of  them  that  in  any  tribulation  or  distress  cry 
unto  Thee  graciously  come  before  Thee,  so  that  in  ail 
their  necessities  they  may  mark  and  receive  Thy  mani- 
fold help  and  comfort ;  through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

1  Here  may  be  offered  prayers  for  Schismatics,  Jews,  and 
Heatlien.    See  Collects  and  Prayers  19-2L 

Let  us  pray  for  peace,  that  we  may  come  to  the  knowl- 
edge of  God's  holy  Word,  and  walk  before  Him  asbe- 
cometh  Christians. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  King  of  glory,  and 
Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  by  whose  Spirit  all  things 
are  governed,  by  whose  providence  all  things  are  or- 
dered, who  art  the  God  of  peace,  and  the  author  of  all 
concord ;  Grant  us,  we  beseech";  Thee.  Thy  heavenly 
peace  and  concord,  that  we  may  serve  Thee  in  true  fear, 
to  the  praise  and  glory  of  Thy  Name ;  through  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  our  enemies,  that  God  would  remem- 
ber them  in  mercy,  and  graciously  vouchsafe  unto 
them  such  things  as  are  both  needful  for  them  and 
profitable  unto  their  salvation. 

O  almighty,  everlasting  God,  "Who  through  Thine 
Only  Son,  our  blessed  Lord,  hast  commanded  us  to 
love  our  enemies,  to  do  good  to  them  that  hate  us,  and 
to  pray  for  them  that  persecute  us  ;  We  earnestly  be- 
seech Thee,  that  by  Thy  gracious  visitation  all  our 
enemies  may  be  led  to  true  repentance,  and  may  have 
the  same  love,  and  be  of  one  accord  and  of  one  mind 
and  heart,  with  us  and  with  Thy  whole  Christian 
Church  ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

let  us  pray  for  the  fruits  of  the  earth,  that  God  would 
send  down  His  blessing  upon  them,  and  graciously 
dispose  our  hearts  to  enjoy  them  in  submission  to  His 
holy  will. 

O  Lord,  Father  Almighty,  Who  by  Thy  "Word  hast 
created  and  dost  bless  and  uphold  all   things  ;    We 

Sray  Thee  so  to  reveal  unto  us  Thy  Word  our  Lord 
esus  Christ,  that  He  dwelling  in  our  hearts,  we  may 
by  Thy  grace  be  made  meet  to  receive  Thy  blessing  on 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  101 

all  the  fruits  of  the  earth,  and  whatsoever  pertains  to 
our  bodily  need ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Finally,  let  us  pray  for  all  those  things  for  which  our 
Lord  would  have  us  ask,  saying : 

Our  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy-will  be  done  on  earth, 
as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  xvr  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the  Kingdom, 
and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen, 


VI. 

A  LM1GHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  who  art  worthy  to 
•"■  be  had  in  reverence  by  all  the  children  of  men,  we 
give  Thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  fort  be  in- 
numerable blessings,  both  temporal  and  spiritual, 
which,  without  any  merit  or  worthiness  on  our  part, 
Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  us. 

We  praise  Thee,  especially,  that  Thou  hast  preserved 
unto  us,  in  their  purity,  Thy  saving  Word,  and  the  sac- 
red ordinances  of  Thy  house.  And  we  beseech  Thee, 
O  Lord,  to  grant  and  preserve  unto  Thy  holy  Church, 
throughout  the  world,  purity  of  doctrine,  and  faithful 
pastors  who  shall  preach  Thy  Word  with  power;  and 
help  all  who  hear,  rightly  to  understand,  and  truly  to 
believe  the  same.  Be  Thou  the  Protector  and  Defender 
of  Thy  people  in  all  time  of  tribulation  and  danger ; 
and  may  we,  in  communion  with  Thy  Church,  ■ 
and  in  brotherly  unity  with  all  our  fellow-Christians, 
fight  the  good  fight  of  faith,  and  in  the  end  receive  the 
salvation  of  our  souls. 

Bestow  Thy  grace  upon  all  the  nations  of  the  earth. 
Especially  do  we  entreat  Thee  to  bless  our  land,  and  alL 
its  inhabitants,  and  all  who  are  in  authority.  Cause 
Thy  glory  to  dwell  among  us,  and  let  mercy  and  truth, 
righteousness  and  peace,  everywhere  prevail.  To  this 
end,  we  commend  to  Thy  care  all  our  schools,  and  pray 
Thee  to  make  them  nurseries  of  useful  knowledge  and 
of  christian  virtues,  that  they  may  bring  forth  the 
wholesome  fruits  of  life. 

Graciously  defend  us  from  all  calamities  by  fire  and 
water,  from  war  and  pestilence,  from  scarcity  and  fam- 
ine. Protect  and  prosper  every  one  in  his  appropriate 
calling,  and  cause  all  useful  arts  to  flourish  among  us. 
B©  Thou  the  God  and  Father  of  the  widow  and  the  fath- 


102  GENERAL   PRAYERS. 

erless  children,  the  Helper  of  the  sick  and  the  needy 
and  the  Comforter  of  the  forsaken  and  distressed. 
1  Here  special  Supplications  y  Intercessions  and  Prayers 
may  be  made. 

And  as  we  are  strangers  ana  pilgrims  on  earth,  help 
us  by  true  faith  and  a  godly  life  to  prepare  for  the  world 
to  come ;  doing  the  work  which  Thou  hast  given  us  to 
do  while  it  is  day ;  before  the  night  cometh  when  no 
man  can  work.  And  when  oui  last  hour  shall  come,  sup  - 
port  us  by  Thy  power,  and  receive  us  into  Thine  ever- 
lasting kingdom;  through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  forever  and  ever.    Amen. 


VII. 

A  LM1GHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  we,  Thine  un- 
•"■  worthy  servants,  do  give  Thee  most  humble  and 
hearty  thanks  for  all  Thy  goodness  and  loving  kind- 
ness to  us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  Thee  for  our  crea- 
tion, preservation,  and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life ; 
but  above  all,  for  Thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemp- 
tion of  the  world  by  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of  glory.  And, 
we  beseech  Thee,  give  us  that  due  sense  of  all  Thy 
mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unf eignedly  thankful, 
and  that  we  may  show  forth  Thy  praise,  not  only  with 
our  lips,  but  in  our  lives :  that  walking  before  Thee  in 
holiness  and  righteousness  all  our  days,  we  may  enjoy 
the  testimony  of  a  good  conscience  and  the  hope  of  Thy 
favor,  be  sustained  and  comforted  under  the  troubles 
of  this  life,  and  finally  be  received  into  Thine  everlast- 
ing kingdom,  through  Thine  infinite  mercy  in  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

We  offer  unto  Thee  our  common  supplications  for  the 
good  estate  of  Thy  Church  throughout  the  world ;  that 
it  may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by  Thy  good  Spirit, 
that  all  who  profess  themselves  Christians  may  be  led 
into  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  spir- 
it, in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life. 
Send  down  upon  all  ministers  of  the  gospel,  and  upon 
all  congregations  committed  to  their  charge,  the  health- 
ful spirit  of  Thy  grace,  and  that  they  may  truly  please 
Thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of  Thy  bless- 
ing. 

Most  heartily  we  beseech  Thee,  with  Thy  favor  to  be- 
hold the  President  [and  Congress]  of  the  United  States, 
and  all  others  In  authority ;  and  so  replenish  them  with 
Thy  grace,  that  they  may  always  incline  to  Thy  will,  and 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  103 


walk  in  Thy  way.  Prosper  all  good  counsels  and  all 
lust  works  that  peace  and  happiness,  truth  and  right- 
eousness, religion  and  piety,  may  be  established  among 
us  throughout  all  generations. 

We  humbly  entreat  Thee  also  for  all  sorts  and  condi- 
tions of  men ;  that  Thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make 
Thy  ways  known  unto  them,  Thy  saving  health  unto 
all  nations. 

May  it  please  Thee  to  preserve  all  that  travel  by  lan$ 
or  water;  to  succor  all  that  are  in  peril  or  need ;  and  t« 
satisfy  the  wants  of  all  Thy  creatures. 

We  also  commend  to  Thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those 
who  are  in  any  way  afflicted  or  distressed,  in  mind,  body, 
or  estate ;  that  it  may  please  Thee  to  comfort  and  re  • 
lieve  them  according  to  their  several  necessities,  giving 
them  patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue 
out  of  all  their  afflictions. 

1"  Here  special  Supplications,  Intercessions  and  Prayers 
may  be  made. 

Hear  us,  most  merciful  God,  in  these  our  humble  re- 
quests, which  we  offer  up  unto  Thee  in  the  Name  of 
Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honor  ana  glory*  world  without 
end.  Amen, 


PSALMS, 


Psalm  i.   Beatus  vir, 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
**  of  the  ungodly :  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners, 
nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  :  and  in  his 
law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  he  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of 
water :  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season. 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither :  and  whatsoever  he  do- 
eth  shall  prosper. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so  ;  but  are  like  the  chaff  which 
the  wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  .judg- 
ment :  nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous :  but 
the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  ii,    Quare  fremue-runt  gcntes. 

WHY  do  the  heathen  rage:  and  the  people  imagine  a 
"   vain  thing  ? 

The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the  rulers 
take  counsel  together:  against  the  Lord,  and  against  his 
Anointed,  saying, 

Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder  :  and  cast  away  their 
cords  from  us. 

He  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh :  the  Lord 
shall  have  them  in  derision. 

Then  shall  He  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath :  and  vex 
them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 

Yet  have  I  set  my  king:  upon  my  holy  hill  of  Zion. 

I  will  declare  the  decree :  the  Lord  hath  said  unto  me, 
Thou  art  my  Son  ;  this  day  have  I  begotten  Thee. 

Ask  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for  thine 
inheritance  ;  and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  f or 
thy  possession. 

Thou  shalt  break  them  with  a  rod  of  iron :  thou  shalt 
dash  them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel. 

(104) 


PSALMS.  105 

Be  wise  now  therefore,  O  ye  kings :  be  instructed,  ye 
judges  of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear :  and  rejoice  with  trembling. 

Kiss  the  Son,  test  he  be  angry,  and  ye  perish  from  the 
way,  when  his  wrath  is  kindled  but  a  little :  blessed  are 
they  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

Psalm  vi.    Domine  ne  in  furore. 

0LORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  thine  anger :  neither  chas- 
ten me  in  thy  hot  displeasure. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord  ,  %c  I  am  weak :  O  Lord, 
heal  me ;  for  my  bones  are  vexed. 

My  soul  is  also  sore  vexed :  but  Thou,  O  Lord,  how 
long? 

Return,  O  Lord,  deliver  my  soul :  oh  save  me  for  thy- 
mercy's  sake. 

For  in  death  there  is  no  remembrance  of  thee :  in  the 
grave  who  shall  give  thee  thanks  ? 

I  am  weary  with  my  groaning ;  all  the  night  make  I  my 
bed  to  swim :  I  water  my  couch  with  my  tears. 

Mine  eye  is  consumed  because  of  grief :  it  waxeth  old 
because  of  all  mine  enemies. 

Depart  from  me  all  ye  workers  of  iniquity :  for  the 
Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  weeping. 

The -Lord  hath  heard  my  supplication :  the  Lord 
will  receive  my  prayer. 

Let  all  mino  enemies  be  ashamed  and  sore  vexed :  let 
them  return  and  be  ashamed  suddenly. 

Psalm  viii.    Domine,  Dominus  noster. 

0LORD,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the 
earth :  Who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 

Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou  or- 
dained strength  because  of  thine  enemies :  that  thou 
mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy  fingers: 
the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou  hast  ordained ; 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  :  and  the 
son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the  angels: 
and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of 
<;hy  hands:  thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet ; 


106  PSALMS. 

All  sheep  and  oxen :  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field  ; 
The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  sea  :  and  whatsoeV 
er  passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

0  Lord  our  Lord :  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  al 
the  earth ! 

Psalm  xvi.    Conserve/,  me,  Domine. 

PRESERVE  me,  O  God  :  for  in  thee  do  I  put  my  trust 
1  O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my 
Lord  :  my  goodness  extendeth  not  to  thee  ; 

But  to  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth,  and  to  the  ex 
cellent :  in  whom  is  all  my  delight. 

Their  sorrows  shall  be  multiplied :  that  hasten  afte 
another  god ;      f 

Their  drink  offerings  of  blood  will  I  not  offer :  not 
take  up  their  names  into  my  lips. 

The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and  oi 
my  cup  :  thou  maintainest  my  lot. 

The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places  :  yea 
I  have  a  goodly  heritage. 

1  will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  m&  counsel :  nrj 
reins  also  instruct  me  in  the  night-seasons. 

I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me :  because  he  ij 
at  my  right  hand,  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth 
my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

For  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell :  neither  wuV 
thou  suffer  thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

Thou  wilt  shew  me  the  path  of  life  :  in  thy  presence 
is  fullness  of  ;joy ;  at  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasure; 
for  evermore. 

Psalm  xviii.   Diligam  te,  Domine. 

I  WILL  love  thee :  O  Lord,  my  strength. 
The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress,  and  my  de 
liverer :  my  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I  will  trust :  ms 
buckler,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation,  and  my  hig* 
tower. 

I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  who  is  worthy  to  be  praised 
so  shall  I  be  saved  from  mine  enemies. 

The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me ;  and  the  floods  of 
Ungodly  men  made  me  afraid. 

The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me  about:  the  snare* 


PSALMS.  107 

of  death  prevented  me. 

In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord:  and  cried unto 
my  God. 

He  heard  my  voice  out  of  his  temple :  and  my  cry 
came  before  hi'm,  even  into  his  ears. 

Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled :  the  foundations 
also  of  the  hills  moved  and  were  shaken,  because  he  was 
wroth. 

There  went  up  a  smoke  out  of  his  nostrils,  and  fire  out 
of  his  mouth  devoured  :  coals  were  kindled  by  it. 

He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down:  and 
darkness  was  under  his  feet. 

And  he  rode  upon  a  cherub,  and  did  fly :  yea,  he  did 
fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

He  made  darkness  his  secret  place :  his  pavilion  round 
about  him  were  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds  of  the  skies. 

At  the  brightness  that  was  before  him  his  thick  clouds 
passed :  hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

The  Lord  also  thundered  in  the  heavens,  and  the 
Highest  gave  his  voice  :  hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

Yea,  he  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scattered  them  :  and 
he  shot  out  lightnings,  and  discomfited  them. 

Then  the  channels  of  waters  were  seen,  and  the  foun- 
dations of  the  world  were  discovered  :  at  thy  rebuke, 
O  Lord,  at  the  blast  of  the  breath  of  thy  nostrils. 

He  sent  from  above,  he  took  me  :  he  drew  me  out  of 
many  waters. 

He  delivered  me  from  my  strong  enemy,  and  from 
them  which  hated  me  :  for  they  were  too  strong  for  me. 

They  prevented  rme  in  the  day  of  my  calamity :  but 
the  Lord  was  my  stay. 

He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  large  place  :  he  deliv- 
ered me,  because  he  delighted  in  me. 

The  Lord  rewarded  me  according- to  my  righteousness: 
according  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  hath  he  recom- 
pensed me. 

For  I  have  kept  the  ways  of  the  Lord  :  and  have  not 
wickedly  departed  from  my  God. 

For  all  his  judgments  were  before  me  :  and  I  did  not 
put  away  his  statutes  from  me. 

I  was  also  upright  before  him:  and  I  kept  myself  from 
mine  iniquity. 

Therefore  hath  the  Lord  recompensed  me  according 


108  PSALMS. 

CO  my  righteousness :  according  to  the  cleanness  of  my 
^ands  in  his  eyesight. 

With  the  merciful  thou  -wilt  shew  thvself  merciful: 
vvith  an  upright  man  thou  wilt  shew  thyself  upright ; 

With  the  pure  thou  wilt  shew  thvself  pui-e:  aud  with 
the  froward  thou  wilt  shew  thyself  froward. 

For  thou  wilt  save  the  afflicted  people :  hut  wilt  bring 
down  high  looks. 

For  thou  wilt  light  my  candle :  the  Lord  my  God  will 
enlighten  my  darkness. 

For  by  thee  I  have  run  through  a  troop :  and  by  my 
God  have  I  leaped  over  a  wall. 

As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect ;  the  word  of  the  Lori 
is  tried  ;  he  is  a  buckler  to  all  those  that  trust  in  him. 

For  who  is  God  save  the  Lord  :  or  who  is  a  rock  save 
our  God? 

It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength :  and  maketh 
my  way  perfect. 

He  maketh  my  feet  like  hinds'  feet :  and  setteth  me 
upon  my  high  places. 

He  teacheth  my  hands  to  war :  so  that  a  bow  of  steel 
is  broken  by  mine  arms. 

Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield  of  thy  salvation  : 
and  toy  right  hand  hath  holden  me  up,  and  thy  gentle- 
ness hath  made  me  great. 

Thou  hast  enlarged  my  steps  under  me :  that  my  feet 
did  not  slip. 

I  have  pursued  mine  enemies  ai  d  overtaken  them : 
neither  did  I  turn  again  till  they  we  3  consumed. 

I  have  wounded  them  that  they  wc  re  not  able  to  rise : 
they  are  f  alleu  under  my  feet. 

For  thou  hast  girded  me  with  stret  '3~th  unto  the  battle: 
thou  hast  subdued  under  me  those  that  rose  up  against 
me. 

Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  necks  of  mine  enemies: 
that  I  might  destroy  them  that  hate  me. 

They  cried,  but  there  was  none  to  save  them :  eves 
unto  the  Lord,  but  he  answered  them  not. 

Then  did  I  beat  them  small  as  the  dust  before  the 
wind :  I  did  cast  them  out  as  the  dirt  in  the  streets. 

Thou  hast  delivered  me  from  the  strivings  of  the  peo- 
ple :  and  thou  hast  made  me  the  head  of  the  heathen. 
.  A  people  whom  I  have  not  known  :  shall  serve  me. 
^As  soon  as  they  hear  of  me,  they  shall  obey  me  :  the 


PSALMS.  109 

strangers  shall  submit  themselves  unto  me. 

The  strangers  shall  fade  away :  and  be  afraid  out  of 
their  close  places. 

The  Lord  li^eth,  and  blessed  be  my  Kock :  and  let  the 
God  of  my  salvation  be  exalted. 

It  is  God  that  avengeth  me  :  and  subdueth  the  people 
under  me. 

He  delivered  me  from  mine  enemies  ;  yea,  thou  liftest 
me  up  above  those  that  rise  up  against  me  ;  thou  hast 
delivered  me  from  the  violent  man. 

Therefore  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
among  the  heathen :  and  sing  praises  unto  thy  name. 

Great  deliverance  givethheto  his  king,  andsheweth 
mercy  to  his  anointed,  to  David,  and  to  his  seed  forever- 
more. 

Psalm  xix.    Coeli  enarrant. 

THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God :  and  the  firma- 
ment sheweth  his  handiwork. 

Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech:  and  night  unto  night 
sheweth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language :  where  their  voice  is 
not  heard. 

Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth  :  and  their 
words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun :  which  is 
a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  chamber,  and  re- 
joiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a  race. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven,  and  his 
circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it :  and  there  is  nothing  hid 
from  the  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul  : 
the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the 
simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the  heart: 
the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening 
the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  forever :  the 
judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  alto- 
gether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much 
fine  gold :  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honeycomb. 

Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned :  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 


110  PSALMS. 

Who  can  understand  his  errors  :  cleanse  thou  m@  from 
secret  faults. 

Keep  pack  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins ; 
ler  Them  not  have  dominion  over  me  :  then  shall  I  be 
upright  and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  Trans- 
gression. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight ;  O  Lord,  rnv strength, 
and  my  redeemer. 

Psalm  xxi.    Domine,  in  virtute  tua. 

THE  king  shall  joy  in  thy  strengh,  O  Lord  :  and  in  thy 
x  salvation  how  greatly  shall  he  rejoice ! 

Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart's  dasire  :  and  hast  not 
withholden  the  request  of  his  lips. 

For  thou  preventest  him  with  the  blessings  of  goodness: 
thou  settesT  a  crown  of  pure  gold  on  his  head.' 

He  asked  life  of  thee  and  thou  gavest  it  him;  even 
lengtn  of  days  for  ever  and  ever. 

His  glory  is  great  in  thy  salvaTion :  honor  and  majesty 
hast  thou  laid  upon  him. 

Fop  thou  hast  made  him  most  blessed  for  ever  :  thou 
hast  made  him  exceeding  glad  wiTh  Thy  countenance. 

For  the  king  trusteTh  in  the  Lord  :  and  through  the 
mercy  of  the  Most  High  he  shall  not  be  moved. 

Thine  hand  shall  find  out  all  thine  enemies :  thy  right 
hand  shall  find  out  Those  ThaT  haTe  thee. 

Thou  shalt  make  them  as  a  fierv  oven  in  the  time  of 
thine  anger:  The  Lord  shaH  swallow  Them  up  in  his 
wrath,  and  the  fire  shall  devour  them. 

Then-  fruit  shalt  Thou  destroy  from  the  earth:  and  their 
seed  from  among  The  children  of  men. 

Forthey  intended  evil  against  thee  :  thev  imagined  a 
mischievous  device,  which  They  are  noT  able  to  perform. 

Therefore  shalt  thou  make  them  turn  their  back  : 
when  thou  shalT  make  readv  Thine  arrows  upon  thy 
strings  against  The  face  of  them. 

Be  thou  exalted.  Lord,  in  thine  own  strength  :  so  will 
we  sing  and  praise  Thy  power. 

Psalm  xxii.    Deus,  Dews,  me  us. 

\[Y  GOD.  my  God.  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me:  why 
JL  arT  Thou  so  far  from  helping  me,  and  from  The  words 
of  my  roaring  ? 


PSALMS.  Ill 

0  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  day  time,  but  thou  hearest  not ; 
and  in  the  night  season,  and  am  not  silent. 

But  thou  art  holy  :  O  thou  that  inhabitest  the  praises 
of  Israel. 

Our  fathers  trusted  in  thee :  they  trusted,  and  thou 
didst  deliver  them. 

They  cried  unto  thee,  and  were  delivered:  they 
trusted  in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

But  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man  :  a  reproach  of  men,  and 
despised  of  the  people. 

All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn :  they  shoot 
out  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head;  saying, 

He  trusted  on  the  Lord  that  he  would  deliver  him : 
let  him  deliver  him,  seeing  he  delighted  in  him. 

But  thou  art  he  that  took  me  out  of  the  womb :  thou 
didst  make  me  hope  when  I  was  upon  my  mother's 
breasts. 

T  was  cast  upon  thee  from  the  womb:  thou  art  my  God 
from  my  mother's  belly. 

Be  not  far  from  me ;  for  trouble  is  near :  for  there  is 
none  to  help. 

Many  bulls  have  compassed  me :  strong  bulls  of-  Ba- 
shan  have  beset  me  round. 

They  gaped  upon  me  with  their  mouths  :  as  a  raven- 
ing and  a  roaring  lion. 

1  am  poured  out  like  water,  and  all  my  bones  are  out 
of  joint :  my  heart  is  like  wax ;  it  is  melted  in  the  midst 
of  my  bowels. 

My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd ;  and  my 
tongue  cleaveth  to  my  jaws :  and  thou  hast  brought 
me  into  the  dust  of  death. 

For  dogs  have  compassed  me;  the  assembly  of  the 
wicked  have  inclosed  me ;  they  pierced  my  hands  and 
my  feet. 

I  may  tell  all  my  bones :  they  look  and  stare  upon 
me. 

They  part  my  garments  among  them :  and  cast  lots 
upon  my  vesture. 

But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord  :  O  my  strength, 
haste  thee  to  help  me. 

Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword  :  my  darling  from 
the  power  of  the  dog. 

Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth  :  for  thou  hast  heard 
me  from  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 


112  PSALMS. 

I  will  delcare  thy  name  unto  my  brethren  :  In  the 
midst  of  the  congregation  will  I  praise  thee. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  praise  him  ;  all  ye  the  seed  of 
Jacob,  glorify  him  :  and  fear  him  all  ye  the  seed  of 
Israel. 

For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  affliction 
of  the  afflicted  :  neither  hath  he  hid  his  face  from  him ; 
but  when  he  cried  unto  him,  he  heard. 

Iffy  praise  shall  be  of  thee  in  the  great  congregation : 
I  will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  him. 

The  meek  shall  eat  and  be  satisfied  :  they  shall  praise 
the  Lokd  that  seek  him  ;  ^our  heart  shall  live  forever. 

And  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord  :  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations 
shall  worship  before  thee. 

For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's  :  and  he  is  the  gov- 
ernor among  the  nations. 

All  they  that  be  fat  upon  the  earth :  shall  eat  and  wor- 
ship. 

All  they  that  go  down  to  the  dust  shall  bow  before 
him :  and'  none  can  keep  alive  his  own  soul. 

A  seed  shall  serve  him  :  it  shall  be  accounted  to  the 
Lord  for  a  generation. 

They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  his  righteousness 
anto  a  people  that  shall  be  born:  that  he  hath  done 
this. 

Psalm  xxiii.    Dominus  regit  me. 

THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd :  I  shall  not  want.     He  mak- 
eth  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures :  he  leadeth  me 
beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul :  he  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of 
righteousness  for  his  name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  thou  art  with  me ;  thy 
rod  and  thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 
mine  enemies  :  thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil ;  my 
cup  runneth  over. 

Surelv  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life ;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  ever. 

Psalm  xxiv.    Domini  estterra. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fullness  thereof  :  the 
world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 


PSALMS.  113 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas :  and  established 
it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  :  or  who 
shall  stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart :  who  hath 
not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  deceit- 
fully. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord  :  and 
righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him :  that 
seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lifted  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors :  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory:  The  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  even  lift  them  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors  :  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come 
in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory :  The  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is 
the  King  of  glory. 

Psalm  xxv.    Ad  £e,  Domine,  levavi. 

TTNTO  thee,  O  Lord  do  I  lift  up  my  soul.  O  my  God, 
U I  trust  in  thee :  let  me  not  be  ashamed,  let  not  mine 
enemies  triumph  over  me. 

Yea,  let  none  that  wait  upon  thee  be  ashamed :  let  them 
be  ashamed  which  transgress  without  cause. 

Shew  me  thy  ways,  O  Lord  :  teach  me  thy  paths. 

Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me  :  for  thou  art  the 
God  of  my  salvation ;    on  thee  do  I  wait  all  the  day. 

Remember,  O  Lord,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy  lov- 
ingkindesses  ;  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  trans- 
gressions :  according  to  thy  mercy  remember  thou  me 
for  thy  goodness  sake,  O  Lord. 

Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord  :  therefore  will  he  teach 
sinners  in  the  way. 

The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment :  and  the  meek 
will  he  teach  his  way. 

All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth :  unto 
such  as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  testimonies. 

For  thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord,  pardon  mine  iniquities  ■ 
for  it  is  great. 


114  PSALMS. 

"What  raan  is  he  that  f  eareth  the  Lord  :  him  shall  he 
teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  chose. 

His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease :  and  his  seed  shall  inherit 
the  earth. 

The  secret  of  theLGRD  is  with  them  that  fear  him: 
and  he  will  shew  them  nis  covenant. 

Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord  :  for  he  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  :  for  I 
am  desolate  and  afflicted. 

The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged :  O  bring  thou 
me  out  of  my  distresses 

Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain  :  and  forgive 
all  my  sins. 

Consider  mine  enemies,  for  they  are  many :  and  they 
hate  me  with  cruel  hatred. 

O  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me :  let  me  not  be 
ashamed  ;  for  I  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me ;  for  I  wait 
on  thee. 

Redeem  Israel,  0  God :  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

Psalm  xxvii.    Dominus  illuminatio. 

THE  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation  ;  whom  shall  1 
fear ;  the  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life ;  of  whom 
shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

"When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my  foes, 
came  upon  me  to  eat  my  flesh  :  they  stumbled  and  fell. 

Though  a  host  should  encamp  against  me,  my  heart 
shall  not  fear :  though  war  should  rise  against  me,  in 
this  will  I  be  confident. 

One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I  seek 
after :  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the 
days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and 
to  inquire  in  his  temple. 

For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his  pa- 
vilion :  in  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he  hide  me-* 
he  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 

And  now  shall  mine  head  be  lifted  up :  above  mine 
enemies  round  about  me. 

Therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  tabernacle  sacrifices  of 
joy :  I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

Hear,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice :  have  mercy 
also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 


PSALMS.  115 

When  thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face :  my  heart  said 
unto  thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

Hide  not  thy  face  far  from  me:  put  not  thy  servant 
away  in  anger. 

Thou  hast  been  my  help  :  leave  me  not,  neither  for- 
sake me,  O  God  of  my  salvation. 

When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me :  then 
the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 

Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord  :  and  lead  me  in  a  plain 
path,because  of  mine  enemies. 

Deliver  me  not  over  unto  the  will  of  mine  enemies : 
for  false  witnesses  are  risen  up  against  me,  and  such 
as  breathe  out  cruelty. 

I  had  fainted :  unless  I  had  believed  to  see  the  good- 
ness of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

Wait  on  the  Lord  ;  be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall 
strengthen  thine  heart ;  wait,  I  say,  on  the  Lord. 

Psalm  xxviii.    Ad  te,  Domine. 

UNTO  thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord  my  rock ;  be  not  silent 
to  me:  lest,  if  thou  be  silent  to  me,  I  become  like  them 
that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

Hear  the  voice  of  my  supplications,  when  I  cry  unto 
thee :  when  I  lift  up  my  hands  toward  thy  holy  oracle. 

Draw  me  not  away  with  the  wicked,  and  with  the 
workers  of  iniquity :  which  speak  peace  to  their  neigh- 
bors, but  mischief  is  in  their  hearts. 

Give  them  according  to  their  deeds :  and  according 
to  the  wickedness  of  their  endeavors. 

Give  them  after  the  work  of  their  hands :  render  to 
them  their  desert. 

Because  they  regard  not  the  works  of  the  Lord,  nor 
the  operation  of  his  hand :  he  shall  destroy  them,  and 
not  build  them  up. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  :  because  he  hath  heard  the  voice 
of  my  supplications. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  shield ;  my  heart 
trusteth  in  him,  and  I  am  helped :  therefore  my  heart 
greatly  rejoiceth  ;  and  with  my  song  will  I  praise  him. 

The  Lord  is  their  strength :  and  he  is  the  saving 
strength  of  his  anointed. 

Save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  inheritance :  feed 
them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 


116  PSALMS. 

Psalm  xxx.    Exaltabo  te,  Domine. 

I    "WILL  extol  thee,  O  Lord  ;  for  thou  hast  lifted  me 
up :  and  hast  not  made  my  foes  to  rejoice  over  me. 
0  Lord  my  God,  I  cried  unto  thee :   and  thou  hast 
healed  me. 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul  from  the  grave: 
thou  hast  kept  me  alive,  that  I  should  not  go  down  to 
the  pit. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  his  :  and  give 
thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

For  his  anger  endureth  but  a  moment ;  in  his  favor 
is  life  :  weeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  but  joy  cometh 
in  the  morning. 

And  in  my  prosperity  I  said :  I  shall  never  be  moved. 

Lord,  by  thy  favor  thou  hast  made  my  mountain  to 
stand  strong :  thou  didst  hide  thy  face,  and  I  was  troub- 
led. 

1  cried  to  thee,  O  Lord  :  and  unto  the  Lord  I  made 
supplication. 

What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I  go  down 
to  the  pit :  Shall  the  dust  praise  thee  ?  shall  it  declare 
thy  truth  ? 

Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  :  Lord,  be 
thou  my  helper. 

Thou  hast  turned  me  from  my  mourning  into  danc- 
ing :  thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me 
with  gladness. 

To  the  end  that  my  glory  may  sing  praise  to  thee,  and 
not  be  silent :  O  Lord  my  God,  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
thee  forever. 

Psalm  xxxii.    Beati,  quorum. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  transgression  is  forgiven:  whos. 
sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth 
not  iniquity :  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

"When  I  kept  silence  :  my  bones  waxed  old  through  my 
roaring  all  the  day  long. 

For  day  and  night  thv  hand  was  heavy  upon  me  :  my 
moisture  is  turned  into  the  drought  of  summer. 

I  acknowledged  my  sin  unto  thee :  and  mine  iniquity 
have  I  not  hid. 


PSALMS.  117 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  transgressions  unto  the  Lord: 
and  thou  f  or^avest  the  iniquity  of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  pray  unto 
thee  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  he  found  :  surely  in 
the  floods  of  great  waters  they  shall  not  come  nigh  unto 
him. 

Thou  art  my  hiding  place ;  thou  shalt  preserve  me 
from  trouble :  thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs 
of  deliverance. 

I  will  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  which 
thou  shalt  go :  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule,  which  have  no 
understanding:  whose  mouth  must  be  held  in  with  bit 
and  bridle,  lest  they  come  near  unto  thee. 

Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked :  but  he  that 
trustethiuthe  Lord,  mercy  shall  compass  him  about. 

Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous  :  and 
shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart. 

Psalm  xxxiii.    Exultate,  justi. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  Oye  righteous:  for  praise  is 
1V  comely  for  the  upright. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp:  sing  unto  him  with  the 
psaltery  and  an  instrument  often  strings. 

Sing  unto  him  a  new  song :  play  skillfully  with  a  loud 
noise. 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right :  and  all  his  works 
are  done  in  truth. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment :  the  earth  is 
full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made  :  and 
all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 

He  gathereththe  waters  *£  the  sea  together  as  a  heap: 
he  layeth  up  the  depth  in  s      ehouses. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  :  let  all  the  inhabitants 
of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done :  he  commanded  and  it 
stood  fast. 

The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
nought :  he  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of  none 
effect. 

The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever:  the 
thoughts  of  his  heart  to  all  generations. 


118  PSALMS 

Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord  :  and  the 
people  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his  own  inheritance. 

The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven :  he  beholdeth  all  the 
sons  of  men. 

From  the  place  of  his  habitation  he  looketh :  upon  all 
the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

He  f ashioneth  their  hearts  alike :  he  considereth  all 
their  works. 

There  is  no  king  saved  by  the  multitude  of  a  host :  a 
mighty  man  is  not  delivered  by  much  strength. 

A  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety :  neither  shall  he  de- 
liver any  by  his  great  strength. 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
him :  upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

To  deliver  their  soul  from  death  :  and  to  keep  them 
alive  in  famine. 

Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  :  he  is  our  help  and  our 
shield. 

For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him :  because  we  have 
trusted  in  his  holy  name. 

Let  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us :  according  as  we 
hope  in  thee. 

Psalm  xxxiv.    Benedicam  Dominum. 

I  WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times ;  his   praise  shall 
continually  be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord:  the  hum- 
ble shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me :  and  let  us  exalt  his 
name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me :  and  delivered 
me  from  all  my  fears. 

They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  lightened :  and  their 
faces  were  not  ashamed. 

This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him  :  and 
saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them 
that  fear  him  :  and  delivereth  them. 

O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lopd  is  good  :  blessed  is  the 
man  that  trusteth  in  him 

O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saiats :  for  there  is  no  want  to 
them  that  fear  him. 


PSALMS.  119 

The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger :  but  they 
that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good  thing. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me :  I  will  teach  you 
the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

"What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life :  and  loveth  many 
days,  that  he  may  see  good  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil :  and  thy  lips  from  speak- 
ing guile. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good :  seek  peace,  and  pur- 
sue it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous  :  and  his 
ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil:  to 
cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth  :  and  deliver- . 
eth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  tbem  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart :  and  savetb  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous :  but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

He  keep  eth  all  bis  bones  :  not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked :  and  they  that  hate  the 
righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants:  and 
none  of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be  desolate. 

Psalm  xxxvi.    Dixit  injustus. 

THE  transgression  of  the  wicked  saith  within  my  heart; 
1  that  there  is  no  fear  of  God  before  his  eyes. 

For  he  flattereth  bimself  in  his  own  eyes  :  until  his  in- 
iquity be  found  to  be  bateful. 

The  words  of  his  mouth  are  iniquity  and  deceit :  he 
hath  left  off  to  be  wise,  and  to  do  good. 

He  deviseth  ^mischief  upon  his  bed :  he  setteth  himself 
in  a  way  that  is  not  good  :  beabhorreth  not  evil. 

Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens  :  and  thy  faith- 
fulness reachetb  unto  the  clouds. 

Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  Ifrnountains  ;  thy 
judgments  are  a  great  deep  :  O  Lord,  thou  preservest 
man  and  beast. 

How  excellent  is  thy  lovingkindness,  O  God :  there- 
fore the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the  sha- 
dow of  thy  wings. 


120  PSALMS. 

They  shall  he  abundantly  satisfied  -with  the  fatness  of 
thy  house :  and  thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the  river 
of  thy  pleasures. 

For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life :  in  thy  light  shall 
we  see  light. 

0  continue  thy  lovingkindness  unto  them  that  know 
thee  :  and  thy  righteousness  to  the  upright  in  heart. 

Let  not  the  fooot  of  pride  come  against  me :  and  let 
not  the  hand  of  the  wicked  remove  me. 

There  are  the  workers  of  iniquity  fallen:  they  are 
cast  down,  and  shall  not  he  able  to  rise. 

Psalm  xl.  Expectans  expectavi. 

T  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord  :  and  he  inclined 
1  unto  me  and  heard  my  voice. 

He  brought  me  up  also  out  of  a  horrible  pit,  out  of  the 
miry  clay :  and  set  my  feet  upon  a  rock;  and  established 
my  goings. 

And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth,  even  praise 
unto  our  God :  many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and  shall 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust : 
aud  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such  as  turn  aside  to 
lies. 

Many,  O  Lord  my  God,  are  thy  wonderful  works  which 
thou  hast  done,  and  thy  thoughts  which  are  to  us-ward: 
they  cannot  be  reckoned  up  in  order  unto  thee. 

If  I  would  declare  and  speak  of  them :  they  are  more 
than  can  be  numbered. 

Sacrifice  and  offering  thou  didst  not  desire ;  mine  ears 
hast  thou  opened  :  burnt  offering  and  sin  offering  hast 
thou  not  required. 

Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come :  in  the  volume  of  the  book  it 
is  written  of  me. 

1  delight  to  do  thy  will,  O  my  God ;  yea,  thy  law  is 
within  my  heart. 

I  have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great  congrega- 
tion :  lo  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips,  O  Lord,  thou 
knowest. 

I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my  heart :  I 
have  declared  thy  faithfulness  and  thy  salvation. 

I  have  not  concealed  thy  lovingkindness  and  thy 
truth  ;  from  the  great  congregation. 


PSALMS.  121 

Withhold  not  thou  thy  tender  mercies  from  me,  O 
Lord  :  let  thy  lovingkindness  and  thy  truth  continual- 
ly preserve  me. 

For  innumerable  evils  have  compassed  me  about; 
mine  iniqaities  have  taken  hold  upon  me,  so  that  lam 
not  able  to  look  up :  they  are  more  than  the  hairs  of 
mine  head ;  therefore  my  heart  failethme. 

Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  deliver  me :  O  Lord,  make 
haste  to  help  me. 

Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  together  that 
seek  after  my  soul  to  destroy  it :  let  them  be  driven 
backward  and  put  to  shame  that  wish  me  evil. 

Let  them  be  desolate  for  a  reward  of  their  shame ; 
that  say  unto  me,  Aha,  aha. 

Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  thee: 
let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  coutinually,  The 
Lord  be  magnified. 

But  I  am  poor  and  needy  :  yet  the  Lord  thinketh  up- 
on me. 

Thou  art  my  helper  and  my  deliverer:  make  no  tarry- 
ing, O  my  God. 

Psalm  xliii.    Judica  me,  Deus. 

JUDGE  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  cause  against  an  un- 
godly nation :  O  deliver  me  from  the  deceitful  and 
unjust  man. 

For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength,  why  dost  thou 
cast  me  off :  why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppres- 
sion of  the  enemy  ? 

0  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth,  let  them  lead  me : 
let  them  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and  to  thy  taber- 
nacles. 

Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God  my 
exceeding  joy :  yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise  thee, 
O  God  my  God. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me  ?  hope  in  God  for  I  shall  yet 
praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and 
my  God. 

Psalm  xlv.     Eructavit  cor  meum. 

MY  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter :   I  speak  of  the 
iU-  things  which  I  have  made  touching  the  King. 
My  tongue  is  the  pen :  of  a  ready  writer. 


199  PSALM?. 

Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men  :  grace  is 
poured  into  thy  lips ;  therefore  God  hath  blessed  thee 
forever. 

Gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O  most  Mighty :  with 
thy  glory  and  thy  majesty. 

And  in  thy  ma.iesty  ride  prosperously,  because  of  truth 
and  meekness  and  righteousness  :  and  thv  right  hand 
shall  teach  thee  terrible  things. 

Thine  arrows  are  sharp  in  the  heart  of  the  King's  en- 
emies :  whereby  the  people  fall  under  thee. 

Thy  throne.  O  God.  is  for  ever  and  ever  :  the  sceptre 
of  thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

Thou  lovest  righteousness,  and  hatest  wickedness : 
therefore  God.  thy  God.  hath  anointed  thee  with  the 
oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

All  thv  garments  smell  of  myrrh,  and  aloes,  and  cas- 
sia :  out  of  the  ivory  palaces,  whereby  they  have  made 
thee  glad. 

King's  daughters  were  among  thy  honourable  women : 
upon  thv  risht  hand  did  stand  the  queen  in  gold  of 
Ophir. 

Hearken.  O  daughter,  and  consider,  and  incline  thine 
ear:  forget  also  thine  own  people,  and  thy  father's 
house. 

all  the  King  greatly  desire  thy  beauty :  for  he  is 
thy  Lord,  and  worship  thou  him. 

And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  be  there  with  a  gift : 
even  the  right  among  the  people  shall  entreat  thy  fa- 
vor. 

The  King's  daughter  is  all  glorious  within:  her  cloth- 
ing is  of  wrought  gold. 

She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  king  in  raiment  of 
needlework  :the  virgins  her  companions  that  follow  her 
shall  be  brought  unto  thee. 

With  eladness  and  rejoicing  shall  they  be  brought ; 
they  shall  enter  into  the  King's  palace. 

Instead  of  thy  fathers  shall  be  thy  children :  whom 
thou  mayest  make  prinoee)  in  all  the  eaith. 

I  will  make  thv  name  to  be  remembered  in  all  genera- 
tions :  therefore*  shall  the  people  praise  thee  for  ever 
and  ever. 

Psalm  xlvi.    Be  us  nost  t  r  rcfu  giu  m . 
pODis  our  refuge  and  strength:  a  very  present  help  in 
lT  trouble. 


PSALMS.  123 

Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be  re- 
moved :  and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea ; 

Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled: 
though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling  thereof. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make  glad 
the  city  of  God :  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the 
Most  High. 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her ;  she  shall  not  be  moved  ; 
God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved :  he 
uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us :  the  God  of  Jacob  is  our 
refuge. 

Come,  behoid  the  works  of  the  Lord  :  what  desola 
tions  he  hath  made  in  the  eartn. 

He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the  earth 
he  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in  sunder 
he  burneth  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 

Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God  :  I  will  be  exalted 
among  the  heathen,  I  will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us :  the  God  of  Jacob  is  oui 
refuge. 

Psalm  xlvii.    Omnes  gentes,  plaudite. 

OCLAP  your  hands  all  ye  people;  shout  unto  God 
with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible :  he  is  a  great  King 
over  all  the  earth. 

He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us :  and  the  nations 
under  our  feet. 

He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us :  the  excellency 
of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout :  the  Lord  with  the  sound 
of  a  trumpet. 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises :  sing  praises  unto 
our  King,  sing  praises. 

For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth :  sing  ye  praises 
with  understanding. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen :  God  sitteth  upon  *;he 
throne  of  his  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together,  even 


124  PSALMS. 

the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham :  for  the  shields  of  th9 
earth  belong  unto  God  ;  he  is  greatly  exalted. 

Psalm  xlviii.    Magnus  Dominus. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  in  the 
city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  his  holiness. 

Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth,  is 
mount  Zion  :  on  the  sides  of  the  north,  the  city  of  the 
great  King. 

God  is  known  in  her  palaces :  for  a  refuge. 

For,  lo,  the  kings  were  assembled  :  they  passed  by  to- 
gether. 

They  saw  it,  and  so  they  marvelled  :  they  weretroub 
bled,  and  hastened  away. 

Fear  took  hold  upon  them  there,  and  pain:  as  of  a 
woman  in  travail. 

Thou  breakest  the  sh'ps  of  Tarshish :  with  an  east 
wind. 

As  we  have  heard,  so  hare  we  seen  in  the  city  of  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  ot  our  God :  God  will  establish 
it  for  ever. 

We  have  thought  of  thy  lovmgkindness, O  God:  in 
the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

According  to  thy  name,  O  God,  so  is  thy  praise  unto 
the  ends  of  the  earth :  thy  right  hand  is  full  of  right- 
eousness. 

Let  mount  Zion  rejoice,  let  the  daughters  of  Judah 
be  glad :  because  of  thy  judgments. 

Walkabout  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her:  tell  the 
towers  thereof. 

Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  palaces :  that 
ye  may  "tell  it  to  the  generation  following. 

For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever :  he  will  be 
our  guide  even  unto  death. 

Psalm  lvi.    Miserere  mci,  Dcus. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God ;  for  man  would  swallow 
me  up  :  he  fighting  daily  oppressetii  ma. 
Mine  enemies  would  daily  swallow  me  up  :  for  they  be 
many  that  fight  against  me,  O  thou  Host  High. 
^.What  time  I  am  afraid  ;  I  will  trust  in  thee. 

In  God  I  will  praise  his  word  :  in  God  I  have  put  niv 
trust ;  I  will  not  fear  what  fiesh  can  do  unto  me. 


PSALMS.  125 

Every  day  they  wrest  my  words :  all  their  thoughts  are 
against  me  for  evil. 

They  gather  themselves  together,  they  hide  them- 
selves': they  mark  my  steps,  when  they  wait  for  my 
soul. 

Shall  they  escape  by  iniquity :  in  thine  anger  cast  down 
the  people,  O  God. 

Thou  tellest  my  wanderings ;  put  thou-my  tears  into 
thy  bottle  :  are  they  not  in  thy  book  ? 

When  I  cry  unto  thee,  then  shall  mine  enemies  turn 
back  :  this  I  know  ;  for  God  is  for  me. 

In  God  will  I  praise  his  word :  in  the  Lord,  will  I  praise 
his  word. 

In  God  have  I  put  my  trust :  I  will  not  be  afraid  what 
man  can  do  unto  me. 

Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  O  God :  I  will  render  praises 
unto  thee. 

For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  wilt  thou 
not  deliver  niy  feet  from  falling  :  that  I  may  walk  be7 
fore  God  in  the  light  of  the  living  ? 

Psalm  Lxv.    Te  decet  hymnus. 

PRAISE  waiteth  for  thee,  O  God,  in  Zion :  and  unttf 
thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

O  thou  that  hearest  prayer :  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me :  as  for  our  transgres- 
sions, thou  shalt  purge  them  away. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  causest 
to  approach  unto  thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in  thy  courts: 
we  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house 
even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  wilt  thou  answer 
us,  O  God  of  our  salvation ;  who  art  the  confidence  of 
all  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  are  afar  of£ 
upon  the  sea. 

Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains; 
being  girded  with  power. 

"Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas :  the  noise  of  their 
waves,  and  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are  afraid 
at  thy  tokens :  thou  makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morn- 
ing and  evening  to  rejoice. 


126  PSALMs, 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it :  thou  great- 
ly enrichest  it  with  the  river  of  God,  which  is  full  of 
water. 

Thou  preparestthem  corn :  when  thou  hast  so  provided 
for  it. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly ;  thou 
settlest  the  furrows  thereof:  thou  makest  "it  soft 
with  showers  •;  thou  blessest  the  springing  thereof. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness :  and  thy 
paths  drop  fatness. 

They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness ;  and 
the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks  ;  the  vallevs  also 
are  covered  over  with  corn :  thev  shout  for  joy,  thev  also 
sing. 

Psalm  lxvi.    Jubilate  Deo. 

MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands  :  sing  forth 
iU  the  honor  of  his  name  ;  make  his  praise  glorious. 

Say  unto  God,  how  terrible  art  thou  in  thy  works : 
/hrough  the  greatness  of  thy  power  shall  thine  enemies 
submit  themselves  unto  thee. 

All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee,  and  shall  sing  unto 
thee :  they  shall  sing  to  thy  name. 

Come  and  see  the  works  of  God :  he  is  terrible  in  his 
doing  toward  the  children  of  men. 

He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land :  they  went  through 
the  flood  on  foot ;  there  did  we  rejoice  in  him. 

He  ruleth  by  his  power  for  ever  ;  his  eyes  behold  the 
nations  :  let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  themselves. 

0  bless  our  God.  ye  people  :  and  make  the  voice  of  his 
praise  to  be  heard. 

"Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life :  and  suffereth  not  our 
feet  to  be  moved. 

For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us :  thou  hast  tried  us,  as 
silver  is  tried. 

Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  net :  thou  laidst  afflictions 
upon  our  loins. 

Thou  hast  caused  men  to  ride  over  our  heads  :  we 
went  through  fire  and  thvough  water ;  but  thou  brought- 
est us  out  into  a  wealthy  place. 

1  will  go  into  thy  house  with  burnt  offerings  :  I  will 
pay  thee  my  vow-,  which  my  lips  have  uttered,  and  my 
mouth  hath  spoken,  when  I  was  in  trouble. 


G' 


PSALMS.  127 

I  will  offer  unto  thee  burnt  sacrifices  of  fatlings,  with 
the  incense  of  rams  :  I  will  offer  bullocks  with  goats. 

Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God :  and  I  will  declare 
what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

I  cried  unto  him  with  my  mouth  :  and  he  was  extolled 
with  my  tongue. 

If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart:  the  Lord  will  not 
hear  me. 

But  verily  God  hath  heard  me  :  he  hath  attended  to 
the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

Blessed  be  God  which  hath  not  turned  away  my  pray 
er :  nor  his  mercy  from  me. 

Psalm  lxvii.    Deus  misereatur. 

OD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us  :  and  cause  his 
face  to  shine  upon  us. 

That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth :  thy  saving 
health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God  :  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

O  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy  :  for  thou 
shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and  govern  the  na- 
tions upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God  :  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase  :  and  God,  eve* 
our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

God  shall  bless  us  :  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shalv 
fear  him. 

Psalm  lxviii.    Exurgat  Deus, 

LET  God  arise,  let  his  enemies  be  scattered :  let  them 
also  that  hate  him  flee  before  him. 

As  smoke  is  driven  away,  so  drive  them  away :  as  wax 
melteth  before  the  fire,  so  let  the  wicked  perish  at  the 
presence  of  God. 

But  let  the  righteous  be  glad  ;  let  them  rejoice  before 
God  :  yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  unto  his  name  :  extol  him 
that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his  name  JAH,  and  re- 
joice before  him. 

A  father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  judge  of  the  widows 
is  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 


128  PSALMS. 

God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families;  he  bringeth  out 
those  which  are  bound  with  chains:  but  the  rebellious 
dwell  in  a  drj-  land. 

O  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  thy  people : 
when  thou  didst  march  through  the  wilderness. 

The  earth  shoot,  the  heavens  also  dropped  at  the 
presence  of  God :  even  Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the 
presence  of  God,  the  God  of  Israel. 

Thou,  O  God,  didst  send  a  plentiful  rain:  whereby  thou 
didst  confirm  thine  inheritance,  when  it  was  weary. 

Thy  congregation  has  dwelt  therein:  thou,  O  God, 
Hast  prepared  of  thy  goodness  for  the  poor. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word:  great  was  the  company  of 
those  that  published  it. 

Kings  of  armies  did  flee  apace :  and  she  that  tarried 
at  home  divided  the  spoil. 

Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots  yet,  shall  ye  be  as 
the  wings  of  a  dove  :  covered  with  silver,  and  her  f  eath 
ers  with  yellow  gold. 

THien  the  Almighty  scattered  kings  in  it  :  it  was  white 
assnowin  Salmon. 

The  hill  of  God  is  as  the  hill  of  Bashan :  a  high  hill  as 
the  hill  of  Bashan. 

VThy  leap  ye,  ye  high  hills  ?  this  is  the  hill  which  God 
desireth  to  dwell  in :  yea,  the  Lord  will  dwell  in  it  for- 
ever. 

The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even  thou- 
sands of  angels :  the  Lord  is  among  them,  as  in  Sinai, 
in  the  holy  place. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast  led  captivity 
captive,  thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men  :  yea,  for  the 
rebellious  also,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among 
them. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with  bene- 
fits :  even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

He  that  is  our  God  is  the  God  of  salvation  :  and  unto 
God  the  Lord  belong  the  issues  from  death. 

But  God  shall  wound  the  head  of  his  enemies :  and 
the  hairy  scalp  of  such  a  one  as  goeth  on  still  in  his 
trespasses. 

The  Lord  said,  I  will  bring  again  from  Bashan  :  I  Avill 
bring  my  people  again  from  the  depths  of  the  sea. 

That  thy  foot  may  be  dipped  in  the  blood  of  thine 
enemies :  and  the  tongue  of  thy  dogs  in  the  same. 


PSALM8.  129 

They  have  seen  thy  goings,  O  God :  even  the  goings  of 
my  God,  my  King,  in  the  sanctuary. 

The  singers  went  before,  the  players  on  instruments 
followed  after  :  among  them  were  the  damsels  playing 
with  timbrels. 

Bless  ye  God  in  the  congregations :  even  the  Lord, 
from  the  fountain  of  Israel. 

There  is  little  Benjamin  with  their  ruler,  the  princes 
of  Judah  and  their  council :  the  princes  of  Zebulun, 
and  the  princes  of  Naphtali. 

Thy  God  hath  commanded  thy  strength  :  strengthen, 
O  God,  that  which  thou  hast  wrought  for  us. 

Because  of  thy  temple  at  Jerusalem :  shall  kings 
bring  presents  unto  thee. 

Rebuke  the  company  of  spearmen,  the  multitude  of 
the  bulls,  with  the  calves  of  the  people,  till  every  one 
submit  himself  with  pieces  of  silver :  scatter  thou  the 
people  that  delight  in  war. 

Princes  shall  come  out  of  Egypt :  Etheopia  shall  soon 
stretch  out  her  hands  unto  God. 

Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth :  O  sing 
praises  unto  the  Lord ; 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  of  heavens, 
which  were  of  old :  lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice,  and 
that  a  mighty  voice. 

Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God,  his  excellency  is  over 
Israel :  and  his  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

O  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy  places  :  the 
God  of  Israel  is  he  that  giveth  strength  and  power  unto 
his  people.    Blessed  be  God. 

Psalm  Lvxii.    Deus,  judicium. 

("JIVE  the  king  thy  judgments,  O  God :  and  thy  right- 
u  eousness  unto  the  king's  son. 

He  shall  judge  thy  people  with  righteousness :  and 
the  poor  with  judgment. 

The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people :  and 
the  little  hills,  by  righteousness. 

He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people,  he  shall  save 
the  children  of  the  needy :  and  shall  break  in  pieces  the 
oppressor. 

They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon  en 
dure :  throughout  all  generations. 


130  PSALMS. 

He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown  grass : 
as  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

In  his  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish  :  and  abund- 
ance of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth. 

He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea :  and 
from  the  rivers  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  bow  before 
him  :  and  his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring  pres- 
ents :  the  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts. 

Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him ;  all  nations 
shall  serve  him. 

For  he  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he  crieth  :  the 
poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy ;  and  shall  save 
the  souls  of  the  needy. 

He  shall  redeem  their  souls  from  deceit  and  violence : 
and  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  his  sight. 

And  he  shall  live,  and  to  him  shall  be  given  of  the 
gold  of  Sheba  ;  prayer  also  shall  be  made  for  him  con- 
tinually, and  daily  shall  he  be  praised. 

There  shall  be  a  handful  of  corn  in  the  earth  upon  the 
top  of  the  mountains  :  the  fruit  thereof  shall  shake 
like  Lebanon ;  and  they  of  the  city  shall  flourish  like 
grass  of  the  earth. 

His  name  shall  endure  forever ;  his  name  shall  be  con- 
tinued as  long  as  the  sun  :  and  men  shall  be  blessed  in 
him  ;  all  nations  shall  call  him  blessed. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel :  who  only 
doeth  wondrous  things. 

And  blessed  be  his  glorious  name  forever,  and  let  the 
whole  earth  be  filled  with  his  glory.  Amen,  and  Amen. 

Psalm  lxxvii.    Voce  mea  ad  Dominum. 

T  CRIED  unto  God  with  my  voice :  even  unto  God  with 
1  my  voice,  and  he  gave  ear  unto  me. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  sought  the  Lord  :  my  sore 
ran  in  the  night,  and  ceased  not ;  my  soul  refused  to  be 
comforted. 

I  remembered  God,  and  was  troubled  ;  I  complained, 
and  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed. 

Thou  holdest  mine  eyes  waking  I  am  so  troubled  that 
I  cannot  speak. 


PSALMS.  131 

I  have  considered  the  days  of  old :  the  years  of  ancient 
times. 

I  call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the  night:  I  com- 
mune with  mine  own  heart,  and  my  spirit  made  diligent 
search. 

"Will  the  Lord  cast  off  forever :  and  will  he  be  favor- 
able no  more  ? 

Is  his  mercy  clea^i  gone  for  ever  :  doth  his  promise 
"ail  forevermore  ? 

Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious :  hath  he  in  anger 
shut  up  his  tender  mercies  ? 

And  I  said,  This  is  my  infirmity :  but  I  will  remember 
the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  most  high. 

I  will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord  :  surely  I  will 
remember  thy  wonders  of  old. 

I  will  meditate  also  of  all  thy  work :  and  talk  of  thy 
doings. 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sanctuary :  who  is  so  great 
a  God  as  our  God  ? 

Thou  art  the  God  'hat  dost  wonders :  thou  hast  de- 
clared thy  strength  among  the  people. 

Thou  hast  with  thine  arm  redeemed  thy  people  :  the 
sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

The  waters  saw  thee,  O  God  the  waters  saw  thee  • 
they  were  afraid :  the  depths  were  also  troubled. 

The  clouds  poured  out  water ;  the  skies  sent  out  s. 
sound :  thine  arrows  also  went  abroad. 

The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  in  the  heaven  :  the 
lightnings  lightened  the  world  ;  the  earth  trembled 
and  shook. 

Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  pathin  the  great  waters; 
and  thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

Thou  leddest  thy  people  like  a  flock:  by  the  hand  of 
Moses  and  Aaron. 

Psalm  lxxxv.   Benediristi,  Domine. 

LORD,  thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  thy  land :  thou 
hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people ;  thou 
hast  covered  all  their  sin. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  wrath  :  thou  hastturne<? 
thyself  from  the  fierceness  of  thine  anger. 


J  82  PSALMS. 

Turn  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation  :  and  cause  thine  an- 
ger towards  us  to  cease. 

Wilt  thou  be  angry  with  us  forever :  wilt  thou  draw 
out  thine  anger  to  all  generations  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again:  that  thy  people  may 
rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Shew  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord  :  and  grant  us  thy  salva- 
tion. 

I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak  :  for  he  will 
speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints ;  but  let 
them  not  again  turn  to  folly. 

Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him :  that 
glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together :  righteousness  and 
peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth :  and  righteousness 
shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good :  and  our 
land  shall  yield  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him :  and  shall  set  us  in 
the  way  of  his  steps. 

Psalm  lxxxvi.    Inclina,  Domine. 

BOW  down  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me  :  for  I  am  poor 
and  needy. 
Preserve  my  soul ;  for  I  am  holy :  O  thou  my  God,  save 
thy  servant  that  trustethin  thee. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord :  for  I  cry  unto  thee  dai- 
ly. 

Rejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servant :  for  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive :  and 
plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thee. 

Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer :  and  attend  to  the 
voice  of  my  supplications. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  will  I  call  upon  thee:  for 
thou  wilt  answer  me. 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord: 
neither  are  there  any  works  like  unto  thy  works. 

All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come  and  wor- 
ship before  thee,  O  Lord :  and  shall  glorify  thy  name. 

For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things :  thou 
art  God  alone. 


PSALMS.  133 

'Jeach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord  ;  I  will  walk  in  thy  truth: 
unite  niy  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 

I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my  heart: 
and  I  will  glorify  thy  name  for  evermore. 

For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me :  and  thou  hast  de- 
livered my  soul  from  the  lowest  hell. 

O  God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me :  and  the  assem- 
blies of  violent  men  have  sought  after  my  soul,  and 
have  not  set  thee  before  them. 

But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion,  and 
gracious :  long  suffering  and  plenteous  in  mercy  ancj 
truth. 

0  turn  unto  me  and  have  mercy  upon  me :  give  thy 
strength  unto  thy  servant,  and  save  the  son  of  thina 
handmaid. 

Shew  me  a  token  for  good ;  that  they  which  hate  me 
may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed :  because  thou,  Lord,  hast 
holpen  me,  and  comforted  me. 

Psalm  lxxxvii.    Fundamenta  ejus. 

HIS  foundation  :  is  in  the  holy  mountains. 
The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion :  more  than  all 
the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 
Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee :  O  city  of  God. 

1  will  make  mention  of  Bahab  and  Babylon :  to  them 
that  know  me. 

Behold  Philistia,  and  Tyre,  with  Ethiopia :  this  man 
was  born  there. 

And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  this  and  that  man  was 
born  in  her:  and  the  highest  himself  shall  establish 
her. 

The  Lord  shall  count  when  he  writeth  up  the  people: 
that  this  man  was  born  there. 

As  well  the  singers  as  the  players  on  instruments 
shall  be  there  :  all  my  springs  are  in  thee. 

Psalm  Ixxxix.    Misericordias  Domini, 

T  WILL  sing  of  the  mercies  of  theLORD,  for  ever  :  with 
1  my  mouth  will  I  make  known  thy  faithfulness  to  all 
generations. 

Por  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  for  ever :  thy 
faithfulness  shalt  thou  establish  in  the  very  heavens. 

I  have  made  a  covenant  with  my  chosen :  I  have  sworn 
unto  David  my  servant. 


134  PSALMS. 

Thy  seed  will  I  establish  for  ever  :  and  build  up  thy 
throne  to  all  generations. 

And  the  heaven  shall  praise  thy  wonders,  O  Lord: 
thy  faithfulness  also  in  the  congregation  of  the  saints. 

For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto  the 
Lord  :  who  among  the  sons  of  the  might v  can  be  likened 
unto  the  Lord  ? 

God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints :  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are 
about  him. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a  strong  Lord  like  unto 
thee  :  or  to  thy  faithfulness  round  about  thee  ? 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea :  when  the  waves 
thereof  arise,  thou  stillest  them. 

Thou  hast  broken  Eahab  in  pieces,  as  one  that  is  slain: 
thou  hast  scattered  thine  enemies  with  thy  strong  arms. 

The  heavens  ^re  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine  :  as  for 
the  world  and  the  fulness  thereof,  thou  hast  founded 
them. 

The  north  and  the  south,  thou  hast  created  them: 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  name. 

Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm :  strong  is  thy  hand,  and  high 
is  thy  right  hand. 

Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy  throne: 
mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face. 

Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound  :  they 
shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day  :  and  in  thy 
righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 

For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength  :  and  in  thy 
favor  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 

For  the  Lord  is  our  defence  :  and  the  Holy  one  of  Is- 
rael is  our  King. 

Then  thou  sparest  in  vision  to  thy  Holy  One,  and 
saidst :  I  have  laid  help  upon  one  that  is  mighty  ;  I  have 
exalted  one  chosen  out  of  the  people. 

1  have  found  David  my  servant :  with  my  holy  oil 
have  I  anointed  him. 

With  whom  my  hand  shall  be  established :  mine  arm 
also  shall  strengthen  him. 

The  enemy  shall  not  exact  upon  him :  nor  the  son  of 
wickedness  afflict  him. 

And  I  will  beat  down  his  foes  before  his  face :  and 
plague  them  that  hate  him. 


PSALMo.  135 

But  my  faithfulness  and  my  mercy  shall  be  with  him : 
and  in  my  name  shall  his  horn  be  exalted. 

I  will  set  his  hand  also  in  the  sea:  and  his  right  hand 
in  the  rivers. 

He  shall  cry  unto  me,  Thou  art  my  Father:  my  God, 
and  the  Rock  of  my  salvation. 

Also  I  will  make  him  my  firstborn :  higher  than  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 

My  mercy  will  I  keep  for  him  for  evermore:  and  my 
covenant  shall  stand  fast  with  him. 

His  seed  also  will  I  make  to  endure  for  ever :  and  his 
throne  as  the  days  of  heaven. 

If  his  children  forsake  my  law  :  and  walk  not  in  my 
judgments  ; 

If  they  break  my  statutes,  and  keep  not  my  command- 
ments :  then  will  I  visit  their  transgression  with  the 
rod ;  and  their  iniquity  with  stripes. 

Nevertheless  my  lovingkindness  will  I  not  utterly  take 
from  him :  nor  suffer  my  faithfulness  to  fail. 

My  covenant  will  I  not  break,  nor  alter  the  thing  that 
is  gone  out  of  my  lips :  once  have  I  sworn  by  my  holi- 
ness, that  I  will  not  lie  unto  David. 

His  seed  shall  endure  for  ever :  and  his  throne  as  the 
sun  before  me. 

it  shall  be  established  forever  as  the  moon :  and  as  t 
faithful  witness  in  heaven. 

But  thou  hast  cast  off  and  abhorred :  thou  hast  been 
wroth  with  thine  anointed. 

Thou  hast  made  void  the  covenant  of  thy  servant: 
thou  hast  profaned  his  crown  by  casting  it  to  the 
ground. 

Thou  hast  broken  down  all  his  hedges:  thou  hast 
brought  his  strongholds  to  ruin. 

All  that  pass  by  the  way  spoil  him  :  he  is  a  reproach  to 
his  neighbors. 

Thou  hast  set  up  the  right  hand  of  his  adversaries: 
thou  hast  made  all  his  enemies  to  reDOice. 

Thou  hast  also  turned  the  edge  of  his  sword :  and  hast 
not  made  him  to  stand  in  the  battle. 

Thou  hast  made  his  glory  to  cease :  and  cast  his  throne 
down  to  the  ground. 

The  days  of  his  youth  hast  thou  shortened :  thou  hast 
covered  him  with  shame. 

How  long,  Lord  ?  wilt  thou  hide  thyself  for  ever 
shall  thy  wrath  burn  like  fire  ? 


136  PSALMS. 

Remember  how  short  my  time  Is :  wherefore  hast 
thou  made  all  men  in  vain  'i 

"What  man  is  he  that  liveth.  and  shall  not  see  death: 
£hall  he  deliver  his  soul  from  the  hand  of  the  grave  ? 

Lord,  where  are  thy  former  lovingkindnesses :  which 
thou  s  wearest  unto  David  in  thy  truth  ? 

Remember,  Lord,  the  reproach  of  thy  servants  :  how 
I  do  bear  in  my  bosom  the  reproach  of  all  the  mighty 
people ; 

"Wherewith  thine  enemies  have  reproached,  O  Lord  ; 
wherewith  they  have  reproached  the  footsteps  of  thine 
anointed :  blessed  be  the  Lord  for  evermore.  Amen, 
and  Amen. 

Psalm  xc.  Domine  ^efugium. 

T  ORD,  thou  hast  been  our  dwellingplace :  in  all  gener- 
u  ations. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
thou  hast  formed  the  earth  and  the  world  :  even  from 
everlasting  to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction :  and  sayest,  Return' 
ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday 
when  it  is  past :  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood  ;  they  are  as 
asleeep :  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which 
groweth  up. 

In  the  morning  it  fiourisheth,  and  groweth  up  :  in  the 
evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger :  and  by  thy 
wrath  are  we  troubled. 

ThouhasS  set  our  iniquities  before  thee:  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath :  we 
spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  three  score  years  and  ten  : 
and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years :  yet 
is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow ;  for  it  is  soon  cut  off, 
and  we  fly  away. 

Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger :  even  accord- 
ing to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days :  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 


PSALMS.  137 

Return,  O  Lord,  how  long :  and  let  it  repent  thee 
concerning  thy  servants. 

0  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy :  that  we  may  re- 
joice and  be  glad  in  our  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou  hast 
afflicted  us  :  and  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen  evil. 

Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants :  and  thy 
glory  unto  their  children. 

And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us ; 
and  establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us ;  yea, 
the  work  of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 

Psalm  xci.    Qui  habitat. 

He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most  High: 
Shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

1  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge  and  my  fort- 
ress :  my  God ;  in  him  will  I  trust. 

Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  fow- 
ler: and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and  under  his 
wings  shalt  thou  trust :  his  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and 
buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night :  nor 
for  the  arrow  that  niethby  day; 

Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness :  nor 
for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at  noonday. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand  at 
thy  right  hand  :  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold  :  and  see  the 
reward  of  the  wicked. 

Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord  which  is  my  refuge: 
even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation  ; 

There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee :  neither  shall  any, 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

Tor  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee :  to  keep 
thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands ;  lest  thou  dash 
thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder :  the  young 
lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample  under  feet. 

Because  lie  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will  I 
deliver  him :  I  will  set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath 
known  my  name. 

6 


138  PSALMS. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him :  I  will 
be  with  him  in  trouble  ;  I  will  deliver  him,  and  honor 
him. 

"With  long-  life  will  I  satisfy  him :  and  show  him  my 
salvation. 

Psalm  xcii.     Bonum  est  confiteri. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  :  and  to 
sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O  Most  High  ; 

To  show  forth  thy  lovingkindness  in  the  moring :  and 
thy  faithfulness  every  night. 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the  psal- 
tery :  upon  the  harp  with  a  solemn  sound. 

For  thou,LoRD,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy  work: 
I  will  triumph  in  the  works  of  thy  hands. 

O  Lord,  how  great  are  thy  works  :  and  thy  thoughts 
are  very  deep. 

A  brutish  man  knoweth  not :  neither  doth  a  fool  un- 
derstand this. 

When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and  when  all  the 
workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish  :  it  is  that  they  shall  be 
destroyed  for  ever  ;  but  thou,  Lord,  art  most  high  for 
evermore. 

For,  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  for,  lo,  thine  enemies 
shall  perish :  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  shall  be  scat- 
tered. 

But  my  horn  shalt  thou  exalt  like  the  horn  of  a  uni- 
corn :  I  shall  be  anointed  with  fresh  oil. 

Mine  eye  also  shall  see  my  desire  on  mine  enemies : 
and  mine  ears  shall  hear  my  desire  of  the  wicked  that 
rise  up  against  me. 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm  tree  :  he 
shall  grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 

Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  :  shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God. 

They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age :  they 
shall  be  fat  and  flourishing  ; 

To  show  that  the  Lord  is  upright ;  he  is  my  rock : 
and  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 

Psalm  xciij,    Dominus  regnavit. 

THE  Lord  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with  majesty :  the 
Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  he  hath 
girded  himself. 


PSALMS.  139 

The  world  also  is  established:  that  it  cannot  be 
moved. 

Thy  throne  is  established  of  old :  thou  art  from  ever- 
lasting. 

The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have 
lifted  up  their  voice  :  the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of  many 
waters :  yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure ;  holiness  becometh 
thine  house,  O  Lord,  forever. 

Psalm  xcv.    Venite  exultemus. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  :  let  us  make  a  joy- 
ful noise  unto  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving : 
and  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  him  with  Psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God  :  and  a  great  King  above 
all  g  ods. 

In  his  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth :  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it :  and  his  hands  formed 
the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down :  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  maker. 

For  he  is  our  God :  and  we  are  the  people  of  his  pas- 
ture, and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  harden  not  your 
heart :  as  in  the  provocation,  and  as  in  the  day  of  tem- 
ptation in  the  wilderness : 

When  your  fathers  tempted  me :  proved  me,  and  saw 
my  work. 

Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with  this  generation, 
and  said:  it  is  a  people  that  C\o  err  in  their  heart,  and 
they  have  not  known  my  way  s ; 

Unto  whom  I  sware  in  my  wrath :  that  they  should 
not  enter  into  my  rest. 

Psalm  xcvii.    Dominus  regnaviU 

THE  Lord  reigneth,  let  the  earth  rejoice:  let  multitude 
*■  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him :  righteous- 
ness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  throne. 


140  PSALMS. 

A  fire  goeth  before  him :  and  burneth  up  his  enemies 
round  about. 

His  lightenings  enlightened  the  world :  the  earth  saw 
and  trembled. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord  :  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness :  and  all  the 
people  see  his  glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  graven  images,  that 
boast  themselves  of  idols :  worship  him  all  ye  gods. 

Zion  heard,  and  "was  glad :  and  the  daughters  of  Ju- 
dah  rejoiced  because  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth  :  thou 
are  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

Ye  that  love  the  Lord  hate  evil:  he  preserveth  the 
souls  of  his  saints  ;  he  delivereth  them  out  of  the  hand 
of  the  wicked. 

Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous :  and  gladness  for  the 
upright  in  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous :  and  give  thanks 
at  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

Psalm  xcviii.    Cantate  Domino. 

OSINGr  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song :  for  he  hath  done 
marvellous  things. 

His  right  hand,  and  his  holy  arm :  hath  gotten  him 
the  victory. 

The  Lord  hath  made  known  his  salvation :  his  right- 
eousness hath  he  openly  shewed  in  the  sight  of  the 
heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  his  truth  toward 
the  house  of  Israel :  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen 
the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth  : 
make  a  loud  noise,  and  rejoice,  and  sing  praise. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  the  harp  :  with  the  harp,  and 
the  voice  of  a  psalm. 

With  trumpets  and  sound  of  cornet :  make  a  joyful 
noise  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof:  the  world, 
and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  let  the  hills  be  joyful 
together  before  the  Lord  ;  for  he  cometh  to  Judge  the 
earth. 


PSALMS.  141 

With  righteousness  shall  he  Judge  the  world  :  and  the 
people  with  equity. 

Psalm  c.    Jubilate  Deo. 

MAKE  a  Joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands :  serve 
1Ti  the  Lord  with  gladness,  come  before  his  presence 
with  singing. 

Know  ye  the  Lord  he  is  God :  it  is  he  that  hath  made 
us,  and  not  we  ourselves ;  we  are  his  people,  and  the 
sheep  of  his  pasture. 

Enter  into  his  gate  with  thanksgiving,  and  into  his 
courts  with  praise  :  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  bless  his 
name. 

For  the  Lord  is  good ;  his  mercy  is  everlasting :  and 
his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

Psalm  ciii.    Benedic,  anima  mea, 

BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul    and  all  that  is  within  me, 
bless  his  holy  name. 
Bless  the  Lord  O  my  soul :  and  forget  not  all  his  bene- 
fits; 

who  forgiveth  an  thine  iniquities :  who  healeth  all 
thy  diseases  ; 

Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction  :  who  crown- 
eth  thee  with  lovingkindness  and  tender  mercies ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things :  so  that 
thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment: 
for  all  that  are  oppressed. 

He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses :  his  acts  unto 
the  children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious :  slow  to  anger,  and 
plenteous  in  mercy. 

He  will  not  always  chide :  neither  will  he  keep  his 
anger  for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins :  nor  rewarded 
us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth  :  so  great  is 
his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west :  so  far  hath  he 
removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 

Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children :  so  the  Lord 
pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 


142  PSALMS. 

For  he  knoweth  our  frame  :  he  remembereth  that  we 
are  dust. 

As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass  :  as  a  flower  of  the 
field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone  :  and  the 
place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  ev- 
erlasting upon  them  that  fear  him  ;  and  his  righteous" 
nessunto  children's  children. 

To  such  as  keep  his  covenant :  and  to  those  that  re- 
member his  commandments  to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the  heavens : 
and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels,  that  excel  in  strength : 
that  do  his  commandments,  hearkening  unto  the  voice 
of  his  word. 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts :  ye  ministers  of  his, 
£hat  do  his  pleasure. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works,  in  all  places  of  his  do- 
minion :  bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

Psalm  civ.     Benedic  anima  mea. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  O  Lord  my  God,  thou 
art  very  great ;  thou  art  clothed  with  honour  and 
majesty; 

Who  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment : 
who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain  ; 

Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters : 
who  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot ;  who  walketh  upon 
the  wings  of  the  wind  : 

Who  maketh  his  angel  spirits  :  his  ministers  a  flaming 
fire  ; 

Who  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth :  that  it  should 
not  be  removed  for  ever. 

Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  garment: 
the  waters  stood  above  the  mountains. 

At  thy  rebuke  they  fled :  at  the  voice  of  thy  thunder 
they  hastened  away. 

They  go  up  by  the  mountains :  they  go  down  by  the 
valleys .  unto  the  place  which  thou  hast  founded  for 
them. 

Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may  not  pass  over: 
that  they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the  earth. 


PSALMS.  143 

He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  galleys  :  which  run 
among  the  hills. 

They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  the  field :  the  wild 
asses  quench  their  thirst. 

By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have  their  hab- 
itation :  which  sing  among  the  branches. 

He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  chambers  :  the  earth  is 
satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle :  and  herb 
for  the  service  of  man  ; 

That  he  may  bring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth,  and 
wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man  :  and  oil  to 
make  his  face  to  shine,  and  bread  which  strengtheneth 
man's  heart. 

The  trees  of  the  Lord  are  full  of  sap  :  the  cedars  of 
Lebanon,  which  he  hath  planted ; 

Where  the  birds  make  their  nests :  as  for  the  stork, 
the  fir  trees  are  her  house. 

The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats  :  and 
the  rocks  for  the  conies. 

He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons  :  the  sun  knoweth 
his  going  down. 

Thou  makest  darkDess,  and  it  is  night :  wherein  all 
the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep  forth. 

The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey :  and  seek  their 
meat  from  God. 

The  sun  ariseth,  they  gather  themselves  together :  and 
lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work  and  to  his  labour :  un- 
til the  evening. 

O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works :  in  wisdom  hast 
thou  made  them  all ;  the  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea:  wherein  are  things 
creeping  innumerable,  both  small  and  great  beasts. 

There  go  the  ships ;  there  is  that  leviathan :  whom 
thou  hast  made  to  play  therein. 

These  wait  all  upon  thee :  that  thou  mayest  give  them 
their  meat  in  due  season. 

That  thou  givest  them  they  gather :  thou  openest 
thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled:  thou  takest 
away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  return  to  their  dust. 

Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  created  ;  and 
thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 


144  PSALMS. 

Tho  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever :  the  Lori 
shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth :  he  touch- 
eth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live  :  I  will  sing 
praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet :  I  will  be  glad  in 
the  Lokd. 

Let  the  sinners  be  consumed  out  of  the  earth,  and  let 
the  wicKed  be  no  more  :  Bless  thou  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul.    Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  ex.    Dixit  Dominus. 

THE  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord  :  Sit  thou  at  my  right 
hand,  until  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool. 

The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  strength  out  of 
Zion :  rule  thou  in  the  midst  of  thine  enemies. 

Thy  people  shall  be  willing  in  the  day  of  thy  power, 
in  tne  beauties  of  holiness  from  the  womb  of  the  morn- 
ing :  thou  hast  the  dew  of  thy  youth. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  will  not  repent :  Thou  art 
a  priest  for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchizedek. 

The  Lord  at  thy  right  hand :  shall  strike  through 
kings  in  the  day  of  his  wrath. 

He  shall  Judge  among  the  heathen,  he  shall  fill  the 
places  with  the  dead  bodies  :  he  shall  wound  the  heads 
over  many  countries. 

He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way :  therefore 
shall  he  Lft  up  the  head. 

Psalm  cxi.    Confitebor  tibi. 

pRAISEye  the  Lord.  I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  my 
1  whole  hea'i; :  in  the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in 
the  congregation. 

The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great :  sought  out  of  al. 
them  that  have  pleasure  therein.  l 

His  work  is  honourable  and  glorious :  and  his  right- 
eousness endureth  forever. 

i  He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  remembered'; 
the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 

He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him  :  he  will 
aver  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 


PSALMS.  145 

He  hath  shewed  his  people  the  power  of  his  works : 
that  he  may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the  heathen. 

The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgment :  all 
his  commandments  are  sure. 

They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever :  and  are  done  in 
truth  and  uprightness. 

He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people :  he  hath  com- 
manded his  covenant  for  ever  ;  holy  and  reverend  is 
his  name. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom :  a 
good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do  his  command- 
ments ;  his  praise  endureth  forever. 

Psalm  cxiii.    Laudate,  pueri. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise,  O  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord  :  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth 
and  for  evermore. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down  of  the 
same  :  the  Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations:  and  his  glory 
above  the  heavens. 

"Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  who  dwelleth  on 
high :  who  humbleth  himself  to  behold  the  things  that 
are  in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth  ! 

He  raiseth  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dust :  and  lifted  the 
needy  out  of  the  dunghill ; 

That  he  may  set  him  with  princes :  even  with  the 
princes  of  his  people. 

He  maketh  the  barren  woman  to  keep  house :  and  to 
be  a  joyful  mother  of  children.    Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  cxv.    Non  nobis  Domine. 

F)T  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy  name 
give  glory :  for  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth's  sake. 

Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say:  Where  is  now 
their  God  ? 

But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens :  he  hath  done  whatso- 
ever he  hath  pleased. 

Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold :  the  work  of  men's 
hands. 

They  have  mouths  but  they  speak  not :  eyes  have  they; 
but  they  see  not ; 


146  PSALMS. 

They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not :  noses  have  they, 
but  they  smell  not ; 

They  have  hands,  but  they  handle  not ;  feet  have  they, 
but  they  walk  not :  neither  speak  they  through  their 
throat. 

They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them  :  so  is  every 
one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

O  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord  :  he  is  their  help  and 
their  shield. 

O  house  of  Aaron,  trust  in  the  Lord  :  he  is  their  help 
and  their  shield. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the  Lord  :  he  is  their 
help  and  their  shield. 

The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us ;  he  will  bless  us : 
he  will  bless  the  house  of  Israel;  he  will  bless  the  house 
of  Aaron. 

He  will  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord  :  both  small 
and  great. 

The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more :  you  and 
your  children. 

Te  are  blessed  of  the  Lord  :  which  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

The  heaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the  Lord's  :  but 
the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children  of  men. 

The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord  :  neither  any  that  go 
down  into  silence. 

But  we  will  bless  the  Lord  :  from  this  time  forth  and 
forevermore.    Praise  the  Lord. 

Psalm  cxvi.    Dilexi  quoniam. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord  :  because  he  hath  heard  my  voice 
and  my  supplications. 

Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me :  therefore 
will  I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the  pains  of 
hell  gat  hold  upon  me:  I  found  trouble  and  sorrow. 

Then  called  I  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord  :  O  Lord,  I 
beseech  thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous  :  yea,  our  God  is 
merciful. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple :  I  was  brought  low, 
and  he  helped  me. 

Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul :  for  the  Lord  hath 
dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 


PSALMS.  147 

For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death  :  mine 
eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling. 

I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  :  in  the  land  of  the  living-. 

I  believed,  therefore  have  I  spoken ;  I  was  greatly  af- 
ihcted  :  I  said  in  my  haste,  All  men  are  liars. 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  :  for  all  his  benefits 
toward  me? 

I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation :  and  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now :  in  the  pres- 
ence of  all  his  people. 

Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  :  is  the  death  of  his 
saints. 

0  Lord,  truly  I  am  thy  servant :  I  am  thy  servant,  and 
the  son  of  thine  handmaid ;  thou  hast  loosed  my  bonds. 

1  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving :  and 
will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now,  in  the  pres- 
ence of  all  his  people :  in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house, 
in  the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem.    Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  cxvii.    Laudato  Dominum. 

0  PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations :  praise  him  all  ye 
people. 

For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward  us  :  and  the 
truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  forever.  Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 

Psalm  cxviii.    Confitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good:  be-, 
cause  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Let  Israel  now  say :  that  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  say:  that  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say  :  that  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress:  the  Lord  answered 
me,  and  set  me  in  a  large  place. 

The  Lord  is  on  my  side ;  I  will  not  fear :  what  can 
man  do  unto  me  ? 

The  Lord  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help  me  : 
therefore  shall  I  see  my  desir.3  upon  them  that  hate  me. 


148  nsAUflB. 

I"  >  etter  to  trust  in  the  Lord  :  than  to  put  confi- 
dence in  man. 

etter  to  trust  in  the  Loed    than  to  put  confi- 
dence in  princes. 

All  nations  compassed  me  about :  but  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

They  compassed  me  about ;  vea,  they  compassed  me 
about:  but  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  I  Will  destroy  them. 
"  compassed  me  about  like  bees ;  they  are  quench- 
ed as  "the  fire  of  thorns :  for  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  1 
will  destroy  them. 

Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me  that  I  might  fall :  but  the 
Lord  helped  me. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song :  and  is  become  my 
salvation. 

The  voice  of  rejoicins  and  salvation  is  in  the  taber- 
nacles of  the  righteous  :  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  do- 
eth  valianrl-. 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted :  the  right  hand 
of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

I  shall  not  die,  but  live :  and  declare  the  works  of  the 
Lord. 
The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore :  but  he  hath  not 

-to  death- 
Open  to  me  the  sates  of  righteousness :  I  will  go  into 
them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord  : 

-ate  of  the  Lord  :  into  which  the  righteous  shall 
enter. 

I  will  praise  thee,  for  thou  hast  heard  me  :  and  art 
become  my  salvation. 

-tone  which  the  builders  refused:  is  become  the 
-tone  of  the  corner. 
This  is  the  Lord's  doing  :  it  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes, 
is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made:  we  will 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

Save  now.  I  beseech  thee.  0  Loed  :  0  Lord,  I  beseech 
thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

Bed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  : 
■  ve  blessed  you  out  of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
;~  the  Lord  which  hath  shewed  us  light :  bind 
the  sacrifice  with  cords,  even  unto  the  horns  of  the 
altar. 

Thou  art  mv  God.  and  I  will  praise  thee :  thou  art  my 
God,  I  will  exalt  thee. 


PSALMS.  149 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  good  :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  cxix.   Beati  immaculati. 

BLESSED  are  the  undented  in  the  way:  who  walk  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord. 

Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies :  and  that 
seek  him  with  the  whole  heart. 
They  also  do  no  iniquity  :  they  walk  in  his  ways. 
Thou  hast  commanded  us;  to  keep  thy  precepts  dili- 
gently. 

0  that  my  ways  were  directed  :  to  keep  thy  statutes ! 
Then  shall  I  not  be  ashamed :  when  I  have  respect 

unto  all  thy  commandments. 

1  will  praise  thee  with  uprightness  of  heart :  when  I 
shall  have  learned  thy  righteous  judgments. 

1  will  keep  thy  statutes  :  O  forsake  me  not  utterly. 

LT.    In  quo  corrigit? 

Wherewithal  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his  way:  by 
taking  heed  thereto  according  to  thy  word. 

With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  thee :  O  let  me 
not  wander  from  thy  commandments. 

Tny  word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart :  that  I  might  not 
sin  against  thee. 

Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord  :  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

With  my  lips  have  I  declared :  all  the  judgments  of 
thy  mouth. 

I  have  rejoiced  in  the  way  of  thy  testimonies :  as 
much  as  in  all  riches. 

I  will  meditate  in  thy  precepts :  and  have  respect  un- 
to thy  ways. 

I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  statutes :  I  will  not  forget 
thy  word. 

III.    Retriebue  servo  tuo. 

Deal  bountifully  with  thy  servant :  that  I  may  live, 
and  keep  thy  word. 

Open  thou  mine  eyes :  that  I  may  behold  wondrous 
things  out  of  thy  law. 

I  am  a  stranger  in  the  earth  :  hide  not  thy  command- 
ments from  me. 


150  PSALMS. 

My  soul  breaketh  for  the  longing :  that  it  hath  unto 
thy  judgments  at  all  times. 

Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  that  are  cursed  :  which 
do  err  from  thy  commandments. 

Remove  from  me  reproach  and  contempt :  for  I  have 
kept  thy  testimonies. 

Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me :  but  thy 
servant  did  meditate  in  thy  statutes. 

Thy  testimonies  also  are  my  delight :  and  my  counsel 
lors. 

IV.  Adhcvsit  pavimento. 

My  soul  cleaveth  unto  the  dust :  quicken  thou  me  ac- 
cording to  thy  word. 

I  have  declared  my  ways,  and  thou  heardest  me : 
teach  me  thy  statutes. 

Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  thy  precepts  :  so 
shall  I  talk  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

My  soul  melteth  for  heaviness :  strengthen  thou  me 
according  unto  thy  word. 

Remove  from  me  the  way  of  lying :  and  grant  me  thy 
law  graciously. 

I  have  chosen  the  way  of  truth :  thy  judgments  have  1 
laid  before  me. 

I  have  stuck  unto  thy  testimonies :  O  Lord,  put  me 
not  to  shame. 

1  will  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments  :  when  thou 
shalt  enlarge  my  heart. 

V.  Legem  pone. 

Teach  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes  :  and  I 
shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  keep  thy  law  :  yea, 
I  shall  observe  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  commandments  : 
for  therein  do  I  delight. 

Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies  :  and  not  to 
covetousness. 

Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  vanity:  and 
quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 

Stablish  thy  word  unto  thy  servant :  who  is  devoted 
to  thy  fear. 


PSALMS.  151 

Turn  away  my  reproach  which  I  fear  :  for  thy  judg- 
ments are  good. 

Behold,  I  have  longed  after  thy  precepts :  quicken  me 
in  thy  righteousness. 

VI.  Etveniat  super  me. 

Let  thy  mercies  come  also  unto  me,  O  Lord  :  even 
thy  salvation,  according  to  thy  word. 

So  shall  I  have  wherewith  to  answer  him  that  re- 
proacheth  me  :  for  I  trust  in  thy  word. 

And  take  not  the  word  of  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
mouth :  for  I  have  hoped  in  thy  judgments. 

So  shall  I  keep  thy  law  continually :  for  ever  and  ever. 

And  I  will  walk  at  liberty  :  fori  seek  thy  precepts. 

I  will  speak  of  thy  testimonies  also  before  kings :  and 
will  not  be  ashamed. 

And  I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  commandments : 
which  I  have  loved. 

My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto  thy  commandments, 
which  I  have  loved :  and  I  will  meditate  in  thy  statutes. 

VII.    Memor  esto  verbi  tui. 

Remember  the  word  unto  thy  servant :  upon  which 
thou  hast  caused  me  to  hope. 

This  is  my  comfort  in  my  affliction :  for  thy  word  hath 
quickened  me. 

The  proud  have  had  me  greatly  in  derision  :  yet  have 
I  not  declined  from  thy  law. 

I  remembered  thy  judgments  of  old,  0  Lord  :  and 
have  comforted  myself. 

Horror  hath  taken  hold  upon  me:  because  of  the 
wicked  that  forsake  thy  law. 

Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs :  in  the  house  of  my 
pilgrimage. 

I  have  remembered  thy  name,  O  Lord,  in  the  night: 
and  have  kept  thy  law. 

This  I  had :  because  I  kept  thy  precepts. 

VEIL    Portio  mea  Domine. 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  Lord  :  I  have  said  that  I 
Would  keep  thy  words. 


152  PSALMS. 

I  entreated  thy  favor  with  ray  whole  heart :  be  mer- 
ciful unto  me  according  to  thy  Avord. 

I  thought  on  my  ways :  and  turned  my  feet  unto  thy 
testimonies. 

I  made  haste  and  delayed  not :  to  keep  thy  command- 
ments. 

The  bands  of  the  wicked  have  robbed  me :  but  I  have 
not  forgotten  thy  law. 

At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto  thee :  be- 
cause of  thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  am  a  companion  of  all  them  that  fear  thee:  and  of 
them  that  keep  thy  precepts. 

The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy  :  teach  me  thy 
statutes. 

IX.    Bonitatem  fecisti. 

Thou  hast  dealt  well  with  thy  servant :  O  Lord,  ac- 
cording unto  thy  word. 

Teach  me  good  judgment  and  knowledge :  for  I  have 
believed  thy  commandments. 

Before  I  was  afflicted  I  went  astray  :  but  now  have  I 
kept  thy  word. 

Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good :  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

The  proud  have  forged  a  lie  against  me :  but  I  will 
keep  thy  precepts  with  my  whole  heart. 

Their  heart  is  as  fat  as  grease  :  but  I  delight  in  thy 
law. 

It  is  good  for  me  that  I  have  been  afflicted :  that  I 
might  learn  thy  statutes. 

The  law  of  thy  mouth  is  better  unto  me :  than  thous- 
ands of  gold  and  silver. 

X.  Manus  tucefecerunt  me. 

Thy  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me:  give  me 
understanding,  that  I  may  learn  thy  commandments. 
They  that  fear  thee  will  be  glad  when  they  see  me  :  be- 
cause I  have  hoped  in  the  word. 

I  know,  O  Lord,  that  thy  judgments  are  right :  and 
that  thou  in  faithfulness  hast  afflicted  me. 

Let,  I  pray  thee,  thy  merciful  kindness  be  for  my  com- 
fort :  according  to  thy  word  unto  thy  servant. 

Let  thy  tender  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I  may  live; 
for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 


PSALMS.  153 

Let  the  proud  be  ashamed ;  for  they  dealt  perversely 
with  me  without  a  cause  :  but  I  will  meditate  in  thy 
precepts. 

Let  those  that  fear  thee  turn  unto  me:  and  those  that 
have  known  thy  testimonies. 

Let  my  heart  be  sound  in  thy  statutes  :  that  I  be  not 
ashamed. 

XI.  Deficit  anima  mea. 

My  soul  f ainteth  for  thy  salvation :  but  I  hope  in  thy 
word. 

Mine  eyes  fail  for  thy  word :  saying,  When  wilt  thou 
comfort  me  ? 

For  I  am  become  lite  a  bottle  in  the  smoke  :  yet  do  I 
not  forget  thy  statues. 

How  many  are  the  days  of  thy  servant :  when  wilt 
thou  execute  judgment  on  them  that  persecute  me  ? 

The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me :  which  are  not  af- 
ter thy  law. 

All  thy  commandments  are  faithful :  they  persecute 
me  wrongfully  ;  help  thou  me. 

They  had  almost  consumed  me  upon  earth  :  but  I  for- 
sook not  thy  precepts. 

Quicken  me  after  thy  lovingkindness :  so  shall  I  keep 
the  testimony  of  thy  mouth. 

XII.    In  externum  Domine. 

For  ever,  O  Lord  :  thy  word  is  settled  in  heaven. 

Thy  faithfulness  is  unto  all  generations :  thou  hast  es- 
tablished the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 

They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine  ordinances: 
for  all  are  thy  serva)its. 

ITnlessthy  law  had  been  my  delight :  I  should  then 
have  perished  in  mine  affliction. 

I  will  never  forget  thy  precepts :  for  with  them  thou 
hast  quickened  me. 

I  am  thine,  save  me :  for  I  have  sought  thy  precepts. 

The  wicked  have  waited  for  me  to  destroy  me :  but  I 
will  consider  thy  testimonies. 

I  have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection :  but  thy  com* 
mandment  is  exceeding  broad. 


154  PSALM*. 

XIII.    Quomodo  dilext. 

0  how  love  I  thy  law  :  it  is  my  meditation  all  the  day. 
Thou  through  thy  commandments  hast  made  me  wiser 

than  mine  enemies  :  for  they  are  ever  with  me. 

1  have  more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers :  for 
thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 

I  understand  more  than  the  ancients:  because  I  keep 
thy  precepts. 

I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way :  that  I 
might  keep  thy  word. 

I  have  not  departed  from  thy  judgments :  for  thou 
hast  taught  me. 

How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste  :  yea,  sweeter 
than  honey  to  my  mouth. 

Through  thy  precepts  I  get  understanding :  therefore 
I  hate  every  false  way. 

XIV.    Lucerna  pcdibus  meis. 

Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet :  and  a  light  unto 
my  path. 

I  have  sworn  and  I  will  perform  it :  that  I  will  keep 
thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  am  afflicted  very  mucn  :  quicken  me,  O  Lord,  ac- 
cording unto  thy  word. 

Accept,  I  beseech  thee,  the  freewill  offerings  of  mv 
mouth,  0  Lord  :  and  teach  me  thy  judgments. 

My  soul  is  continually  in  my  hand:  yet  do  I  not  forget 
thy  law. 

The  wicked  have  laid  a  snare  for  me :  yet  I  erred  not 
from  thy  precepts. 

Thy  testimonies  have  I  taken  as  a  heritage  for  ever : 
for  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart. 

I  have  inclined  my  heart  to  perform  thy  statutes 
always  :  even  unto  the  end. 

XV.    Iniquos  odiohahui. 

I  hate  vain  thoughts :  but  thy  law  do  I  love. 

Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  my  shield :  I  hope  in 
thy  word. 

Depart  from  me,  ye  evil  doers:  for  I  will  keep  the 
commandments  of  my  God. 


PSALMS.  155 

Uphold  me  according  unto  thy  word  ;  that  I  may  live: 
and  let  me  not  be  ashamed  of  my  hope. 

Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  he  safe  :  and  I  will  have 
respect  unto  thy  statutes  continually. 

Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  err  from  thy 
statutes  :  for  their  deceit  is  falsehood. 

Thou  puttest  away  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth  like 
dross  :  therefore  I  love  thy  testimonies. 

My  flesh  tremhleth  for  fear  of  thee :  and  I  am  afraid 
of  thy  judgments. 

XVI.    Feci  judicium. 

I  have  done  Judgment  and  justice:  leave  me  not  to 
mine  oppressors. 

Be  surety  for  thy  servant  for  good :  let  not  the  proud 
oppress  me. 

Mine  eyes  fail  for  thy  salvation :  and  for  the  word  of 
thy  righteousness. 

Deal  with  thy  servant  according  unto  thy  mercy : 
and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

I  am  thy  servant ;  give  me  understanding :  that  I 
may  know  chy  testimonies. 

It  is  time  for  thee,  Lord,  to  work :  for  they  have 
made  void  thy  law. 

Therefore  I  love  thy  commandments  above  gold :  yea, 
above  fine  gold. 

Therefore  I  esteem  all  thy  precepts  concerning  all 
things  to  be  right :  and  I  hate  every  false  way. 

XVII.    Mirabilia. 

Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful:  therefore  doth  my 
soul  keep  them. 

The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  light :  it  giveth  un- 
derstanding  unto  the  simple. 

I  opened  my  mouth,  and  panted :  for  I  longed  for  thy 
commandments. 

Look  thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me:  as 
thou  usest  to  do  unto  those  that  love  thy  name. 

Order  my  steps  in  thy  word  :  and  let  not  any  iniquity 
have  dominion  over  me. 

Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man :  so  will  I  keep 
thy  precepts. 


156  PSALMS. 

Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant :  and  teach 
me  thy  statutes. 

Rivers  of  waters  run  down  mine  eyes  :  because  they 
keep  not  thy  law. 

XVIII.    Justus  es,  Domine. 

Righteous  art  thou,  O  Lord:  and  upright  are  thy 
judgments. 

Thy  testimonies  that  thou  hast  commanded:  are 
righteous  and  very  faithful.  - 

My  zeal  hath  consumed  me  :  because  mine  enemies 
have  forgotten  thy  words. 

Thy  word  is  very  pure  :  therefore  thy  servant  loveth 
it. 

I  am  small  and  despised  :  yet  do  I  not  forget  thy  pre- 
cepts. 

Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness: 
and  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

Trouble  and  anguish  have  taken  hold  on  me :  yet  thy 
commandments  are  my  delights. 

The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is  everlasting : 
give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  live. 

XIX.    Clamavi  in  toto  corde  meo. 

I  cried  with  my  whole  heart :  hear  me,  O  Lokd  ;  I  will 
keep  thy  statutes. 

I  cried  unto  thee :  save  me,  and  I  shall  keep  thy  testi- 
monies. 

1  prevented  the  dawning  of  the  morning,  and  cried : 
I  hoped  in  thy  word. 

Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night  watches :  that  I  might 
meditate  in  thy  word. 

Hear  my  voico  according  unto  thy  lovingkindness :  O 
Lokd,  quicken  me  according  to  thy  judgment. 

They  draw  nigh  that  follow  after  mischief :  they  are 
far  from  thy  law. 

Thou  art  near,  O  Lord  :  and  all  thy  commandments 
are  truth. 

Concerning  thy  testimonies,  I  have  known  of  old  :  that 
thou  hast  founded  them  forever. 

XX.    Vide  humilitatem. 

Consider  mine  affliction,  and  deliver  me  :  for  I  do  not 
forget  thy  law. 


PSALMS.  157 

Plead  my  cause  and  deliver  me:  quicken  me  accord- 
ing to  thy  word. 

Salvation  is  far  from  the  wicked :  for  they  see  not  thy 
statutes. 

Great  are  thy  tender  mercies,  O  Lord  :  quicken  me 
according  to  thy  judgments. 

Many  are  my  persecutors  and  mine  enemies  :  yet  do  I 
not  decline  from  thy  testimonies. 

I  beheld  the  transgressors,  and  was  grieved :  because 
they  kept  not  thy  word. 

Consider  how  I  love  thy  precepts:  quicken  me  O  Lord, 
according  to  thy  lovingkindness. 

Thy  word  is  true  from  the  beginning :  and  every  one 
of  thy  righteous  judgments  endureth  forever. 

XXL    Principes  persecuti  sunt. 

Princes  have  persecuted  me  without  a  cause :  but  my 
heart  standeth  in  awe  of  thy  word. 

I  rejoice  in  thy  word:  as  one  that  ftndeth  great  spoil. 

I  hate  and  abhor  lying :  but  thy  law  do  I  love. 

Seven  times  a  day  do  I  praise  thee :  because  of  thy 
righteous  judgments. 

Great  peace  have  they  which  love  thy  law  :  and  noth- 
ing shall  offend  them. 

Lord,  I  have  hoped  for  thy  salvation  :  and  done  thy 
commandments. 

My  soul  hath  kept  thy  testimonies :  and  I  love  them 
exceedingly. 

I  have  kept  thy  precepts  and  thy  testimonies :  for  all 
my  ways  are  before  thee. 

XXLT.     Appropinquet  deprecatio. 

Let  my  cry  come  near  before  thee,  O  Lord  :  give  me 
understanding  according  to  thy  word. 

Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee:  deliver  me 
according  to  thy  word. 

My  lips  shall  utter  praise :  when  thou  hast  taught  me 
thy  statutes. 

My  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  word :  for  all  thy  com- 
mandments are  righteousness. 

Let  thine  hand  help  me  :  for  I  have  chosen  thy  pre- 
cepts. 


158  PSALMS. 

I  have  longed  for  thy  salvation,  O  Lord  :  and  thy  law' 
is  my  delight. 

Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee  :  and  let  thy 
judgments  help  me. 

I  have  gone  astray  like  a  lost  sheep,  seek  thy  servant : 
lor  I  do  not  forget  thy  commandments. 

Psalm  cxxi.    Levavi  oculos. 

I  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills :  from  whence 
cometh  mine  help. 

My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord  :  which  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved  :  he  that  keep- 
eth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  :  shall  neither  slumber 
nor  sleep. 

The  Lord  is  thy  keeper :  the  Lord  is  thy  shade  upon 
thy  right  hand. 

The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day :  nor  the  moon  by 
night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil :  he  shall 
preserve  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  com- 
ing in  :  from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore. 

Psalni  cxxii.    Lcetatus  sum. 

I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  Let  us  go  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates :  O  Jerusalem. 

Jerusalem  is  builded :  as  a  city  that  is  compact  togeth- 
er. 

Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord  : 
unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment :  the  throues  of 
the  house  of  David. 

Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem :  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee, 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls :  and  prosperity  within  thy 
palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes :  I  will  now 
say,  Peace  be  within  thee. 

Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God :  I  will  seek 
thy  good. 


PSALMS.  159 

Psalm  cxxiv.    Nisi  quia  Dominus. 

IF  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  who  was  on  our  side  :  now 
may  Israel  say ; 

If  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  who  was  on  our  side : 
wnen  men  rose  up  against  us; 

Then  they  had  swallowed  us  up  quick  :  when  their 
wrath  was  kindled  against  us. 

Then  the  waters  had  overwhelmed  us  :   the  stream 
had  gone  over  our  soul. 
Then  the  proud  waters :  had   gone   over   our  soul. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord  :  who  hath  not  given  us  as  a  prey 
to  their  teeth. 

Our  soul  is  escaped  as  a  bird  out  of  a  snare  of  the  fow- 
lers :  the  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  escaped. 
Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  :  who  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

Psalm  cxxv.    Qui  confidunt. 

THEY  that  trust  in  the  Lord  :  shall  be  as  mount  Zion: 
■*•  which  cannot  be  removed,  but  abideth  f orever„ 

As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem :  so  the 
Lord  is  round  about  his  people  from  hencef orth  even 
forever. 

For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest  upon  the  lot 
of  the  righteous :  lest  the  righteous  put  forth  then-  hands 
unto  iniquity. 

Do  good,  O  Lord,  unto  those  that  be  good :  and  to 
them  that  are  upright  in  their  hearts. 

As  for  such  as  turn  aside  unto  their  crooked  ways  :  the 
Lord  shall  lead  them  forth  with  the  workers  of  iniqui- 
ty ;  but  peace  shall  be  upon  Israel. 

Psalm  cxxvi,    In  convertendo. 

WHEN  the  Lord  turned  again  the  captivity  of  Zion  : 
"   we  were  like  them  that  dream. 

Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter :  and  our 
tongue  with  singing. 

Then  said  they  among  the  heathen:  The  Lord  hath 
done  great  things  for  them. 

The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us  :  whereof  we 
are  glad 


160  P3ALMS. 

Turn  again  our  captivity,  O  Lord  :  as  the  streams  in 
the  south. 

They  that  sow  in  tears :  shall  reap  in  joy. 

He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious 
seed :  shall  doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing,  bring- 
ing his  sheaves  with  him. 

Psalm  cxxx.    De  profunCHs. 

ATJTof  the  depths  :  have  I  cried  unto  t  jee,  O  Lord. 

^  Lord,  hear  my  voice :  let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to 

the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities  :  O  Lord,  who 
shall  stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee  :  that  thou  mayest 
be  feared. 

I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait :  and  in  his 
word  do  I  hope. 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning :  I  say,  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord,  for  with  the  Lord  there 
is  mercy  :  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel :  from  all  his  iniquities. 

Psalm  cxxxii.    Memento  Domine. 

LORD,  remember  David  :  and  all  his  afflictions  ; 
How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord  :  and  vowed  unto  the 
mighty  God  of  Jacob  ; 

Surely  I  will  not  come  into  the  tabernacle  of  my  house: 
nor  go  up  into  my  bed  ; 

I  will  not  give  sleep  to  mine  eyes :  or  slumber  to  mine 
eyelids, 

Until  I  find  out  a  place  for  the  Lord  :  a  habitation  for 
the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

Lo,  we  heard  of  it  at  Ephratah :  we  found  it  in  the 
fields  of  the  wood. 

We  will  go  into  his  tabernacles :  we  will  worship  at 
his  footstool. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  rest :  thou,  and  the  ark  of  thy 
Strength. 

Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  r \ghteousness  :  and  let 
thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 


PSALMS.  161 

For  thy  servant  David's  sake :  turn  not  away  the  face 
of  thine  anointed. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn  in  truth  unto  David :  he  ■will  not 
turn  from  it;; 

Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body :  will  I  set  upon  thy  throne. 

If  thy  children  will  keep  my  covenant  and  my  testi- 
mony that  I  shall  teach  them :  their  cl  ildren  shall  als  :> 
sit  upon  thy  throne  for  evermore. 

For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Zion :  he  hath  desired  it  f  ^r 
his  habitation. 

This  is  my  rest  for  ever  :  here  will  I  dwoll ;  for  1  have 
desired  it. 

I  will  abundantly  bless  her  provision :  I  will-  sa._sfy 
her  poor  with  bread. 

I  will  also  clothe  her  priests  with  salvation:  and  her 
saints  shall  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

There  will  I  make  the  horn  of  David  to  bud :  I  have 
ordained  a  lamp  for  mine  anointed. 

His  enemies  will  T  clothe  with  shame :  but  upon  him- 
self shall  his  crown  flourish. 

Psalm  exxxvi.    Confitemini, 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  good :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  forever. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods  :  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  lords :  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

To  him  who  alone  doeth  great  wonders  :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens  :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  him  that  made  great  lights :  for  his  mercy  endur- 
eth for  ever : 

The  sun  to  rule  by  day :  for  his  merey  endureth  for 
ever ; 

The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

To  him  that  smote  Egypt  in  their  firstborn :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever ; 

And  brought  out  Israel  free  among  them  :  for  his  mer- 
cy endureth  for  ever ; 

"With  a  strong  hand,  and  with  a  stretched-out  arm :  for 
*»is  mercy  endureth  forever. 


162  PSALMS. 

To  him  which  divided  the  Red  sea  Into  parts :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever  ; 

And  made  Israel  to  pass  through  the  midst  of  it :  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever  ; 

But  overthrew  Pharaoh  and  his  host  in  the  Red  sea : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  him  which  led  his  people  through  the  wilderness: 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  him  which  smote  great  kings  :  for  his  mercy  endur- 
eth for  ever. 
And  slew  famous  kings :  for  his  mercy  endureth  forever; 

Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites  :  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

And  Og  the  King  of  Bashan  :  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever ; 

And  gave  their  land  for  a  heritage :  for  his  mercy  en 
dm  eth  for  ever. 

Even  a  heritage  unto  Israel  his  servant :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate  :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  forever ; 

A  nd  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies  ;  for  his  mer- 
cy endureth  for  ever. 

Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh :  for  his  mercy  endureth 
forever. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven  :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  cxxxviii    Confitchor  tibi. 

I  WILL  praise  thee  with  my  whole  heart :  before  the 
gods  will  1  sing  praise  unto  thee. 

1  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple,  and  praise  thy 
name  for  thy  ioving-kindness  and  for  thy  truth:  for 
thou  hast  magnified  thy  word  above  all  thy  name. 

In  the  day  when  I  cried  thou  answeredst  me:  and 
strengthenedst  me  with  strength  in  my  soul. 

All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord : 
when  they  hear  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 

i  ea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord  :  for 
great  is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

Though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unio  the 
lowly :  but  the  proud  he  knoweth  afar  off. 


PSALMS.  163 

Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  thou  wilt  re- 
vive rue :  thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thine  hand  against  the 
wrath  of  mine  enemies,  and  thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 

The  Lord  will  perfect  that  which  concerneth  me :  thy 
mercy,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever;  forsake  not  the  works 
of  thine  own  hands. 


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Psalm  cxxxix.    Dom&ne,  prohasti. 

LORD,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me  :  thou 
knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising ;  thou 
understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 

Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down  :  and 
art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 

For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue :  but  lo,  O  Lord, 
thou  knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before  :  and  laid  thine 
hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me :  it  is  high,  I 
cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit :  or  whither  shall  1 
flee  from  thy  presence  ? 

If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there :  if  I  make 
my  bed  in  hell,  behold  thou  art  there. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning  :  and  dwell  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea  ; 

Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me  :  and  thy  right  hand 
shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me :  even  the 
night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee  ;  but  the  night 
shineth  as  the  day :  the  darkness  and  the  light  are  both 
alike  to  thee. 

For  thou  hast  possessed  my  reins :  thou  hast  covered 
me  in  my  mother's  womb. 

I  will  praise  thee ;  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonderfully 
made :  marvellous  are  thy  works  ;  and  that  my  soul 
knoweth  right  well. 

My  substance  was  not  hid  from  thee,  when  I  was  made 
in  secret :  and  curiously  wrought  in  the  lowest  parts  of 
the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  unperf ect: 
and  in  thy  oook  all  my  members  were  written. 

Which  in  continuance  were  fashioned:  when  as  yet 
there  was  none  of  them. 


164  PSALMS. 

How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me, O  God: 
how  great  is  the  sura  of  them  ! 

If  I  should  count  them  they  are  more  in  number  than 
the  sand :  when  1  awake,  I  am  still  with  thee. 

Surely  thou  wilt  slay  the  wicked,  O  God  :  depart  from 
me,  therefore,  ye  bloody  men. 

For  they  speak  against  thee  wickedly :  and  thine  en- 
emies take  thy  name  in  vain. 

Do  not  I  hate  them,  O  Lord,  that  hate  thee :  and  am 
not  I  grieved  with  those  that  rise  up  against  thee  ? 

I  hate  them  with  perfect  hatred :  I  count  them  mine 
enemies, 

Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart :  try  me,  and 
know  my  thoughts; 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me :  and  lead 
me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Psalm  cxliii.    Domine  exaudt. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  give  ear  to  my  supplica 
tions:  in  thy  faithfulness  answer  me,  and  in    thy 
righteousness. 

And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant: 
for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul ;  he  hath  smit- 
ten my  life  down  to  the  ground  :  he  hath  made  me  to  dwell 
in  darkness,  as  those  that  have  been  long  dead. 

Therefore  is  my  spirit  overwhelmedVithin  me:  my 
heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

I  remember  the  days  of  old;  I  meditate  on  all  thy 
works :  I  muse  on  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee  :  my  soul  thirsteth 
after  thee,  as  a  thirsty  land. 

Hear  me  speedily,  O  Lord  ;  my  spirit  f  aileth  :  hide 
not  thy  face  from  me,  lest  I  be  like  unto  them  that  go 
down  into  the  pit. 

Cause  me  to  hear  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning ; 
for  in  thee  do  I  trust :  cause  me  to  know  the  way  where- 
in I  should  walk  ;  for  I  lift  up  my  soul  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies  :  I  flee  unto 
thee  to  hide  me. 

Teach  me  to  do  thy  will ;  for  thou  art  my  God  :  thy 
Spirit  is  good ;  lead  me  into  the  land  of  uprightness. 


PSALMS.  165 

Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy  name's  sake:  for  thy 
righteousness'  sake  bring  nay  soul  out  of  trouble. 

And  of  thy  mercy  cut  off  mine  enemies :  and  destroy 
all  them  that  afflict  my  soul ;  for  I  am  thy  servant. 

Psalm  cxlv.    Exaltabo  te,  Deus. 

T  WILL  extol  thee,  my  God,  0  King  :  and  I  will  bless 
A  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  T  bless  thee :  and  I  will  praise  thy  name 
for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  and  his 
greatness  is  unsearchable. 

One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  another :  and 
shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 

I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honour  of  thy  majesty : 
and  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  terrible  acts: 
and  I  will  declare  thy  greatness. 

They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy  great 
goodness  :  and  shallsing  of  thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion :  slow  to 
anger  and  of  great  mercy. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all :  and  his  tender  mercies  are 
over  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord  :  and  thy  saints 
shall  bless  thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom :  and 
talk  of  thy  power ; 

To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty  acts  : 
and  the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom :  and  thy  do- 
minion endureth  throughout  all  generations. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall :  and  raiseth  up  all 
those  that  be  bowed  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee  :  and  thou  givest  them 
their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand  :  and  satisnest  the  desire  of 
every  living  thing. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways  :  and  holy  in  all 
his  works. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him  :  to 
to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 


166 


PSALMS. 


He  -will  fulfill  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him  :  he 
also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him:  but  all  the 
wicked  will  he  destroy. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  :  and  let 
all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Psalm  cxlvi.    Lauda,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  :  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 
"While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord  :  I  will  sing  praises 
unto  my  God  while  I  have  any  being. 

Put  not  your  trust  in  princes :  nor  in  the  son  of  man, 
in  whom  there  is  no  help. 

His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his  earth  :  in 
that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

Happy  is  he  that  hath  the|  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help: 
whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God  ; 

Which  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that 
therein  is :  which  ksepeth  truth  for  ever  : 

Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed  :  which 
giveth  food  to  the  hungry. 

The  Lord  looseth  the  prisoners :  the  Lord  openeth 
the  eyes  of  the  blind. 

The  Lord  raiseththem  that  are  bowed  down  :  the  Lord 
loveth  the  righteous. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers  ;  he  relieveth  the 
fatherless  and  widow  :  but  the  way  of  the  wicked  he 
iurneth  upside  down. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy  God,  O  Zion, 
unto  all  generations  •  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  cxlvii.    Laudate  Dominum. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises  unto 
our  God  :  for  it  is  pleasant ;  and  praise  is  comely. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem :  he  gathereth  to- 
gether the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart :  and  bindeth  up  their 
wounds. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars :  he  calleth  them  all 
by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power :  his  understand- 
ing is  infinite. 


FSALMS.  167 

The  Lord  liftethup  the  meek:  he  casteth  the  wicked 
down  to  the  ground. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving :  sing  praise 
upon  the  harp  unto  our  God. 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  who  prepareth 
rain  for  the  earth  :  who  maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the 
mountains. 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food:  and  to  the  young  rav- 
ens which  cry. 

He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse :  he 
taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 

The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him  :  in 
those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem  :  praise  thy  God,  O  Zion- 

For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates :  he 
hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders  :  and  filleth  thee  with 
the  finest  of  the  wheat 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth  :  his 
word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool :  he  scattereth  the  hoar  frost 
jike  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels  :  who  can  stand 
before  his  cold  ? 

He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them  :  he  caus- 
eth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  sheweth  his  word  unto  Jacob :  his  statutes  and  his 
judgments  unto  Israel. ' 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation  :  and  as  for  his 
judgments,  they  have  not  known  them.  Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 

Psalm  cxlviii.    Laudate  Domijium. 

DRAISE  ye  the  Lord.    Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the 

r  heavens :  praise  him  in  the  heights. 

Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels  :  praise  ye  him,  all  his  hosts. 

Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon  :  praise  him  all  ye  stars 
of  light. 

Praise  him  ye  heaven  of  heavens  :  and  ye  waters  that 
be  above  the  heavens.  c 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  :  for  he  com- 
manded, and  they  were  created. 


168  PSALMS. 

He  hath  also  stablished  them  for  ever  and  ever :  he 
hath  made  a  decree  -which  shall  not  pass. 

Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth :  ye  dragons  and  all 
deeps. 

Fire,  and  hail ;  snow  and  vapour-ii  stormy  wind  fulfill- 
ing his  word  ; 

Mountains,  and  all  hills :  fruitful  trees,  and  all  cedars; 

Beasts,  and  all  cattle:  creeping  things,  and  flying  fowl ; 

Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people :  princes  and  all 
judges  of  the  earth 

lioth  young  men,  and  maidens  :  old  men  and  children; 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  :  for  his  name 
alone  is  excellent  ;  his  glory  is  above  the  earth  and 
heaven. 

He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  his  people,  the  praise  of 
all  his  saints :  even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a  people 
near  unto  him.    Praise  ye  the  Lord, 

Psalm  cl.    Laudate  Dominum. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.    Praise  God  in  his  sanctuary: 
praise  him  in  the  firmament  of  his  power. 

Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts  :  praise  him  according 
to  his  excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet:  praise  him 
with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 

Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance  :  praise  him 
with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 

Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals :  praise  upon  the 
high  sounding  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


HYMNS 


I.     SUNDAY. 

1  Iambic,  8,  7, 

ALL  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
Who  hath  our  race  befriended  ! 
To  us  no  harm  shall  now  come  nigh, 

The  strife  at  last  is  ended ; 
God  showeth  His  good  will  to  men, 
And  peace  shall  reign  on  earth  again  ; 
O  thank  Him  for  His  goodness  ! 

2  We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  we  trust, 

And  give  Thee  thanks  forever, 
O  Father,  that  Thy  rule  is  just, 

And  wise,  and  changes  never : 
Thy  boundless  power  o'er  all  things  reigns, 
Done  is  whate'er  Thy  will  ordains  ; 

Well  for  us  that  Thou  rulest  L 

3  O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  only  Son 

Of  God,  Thy  heavenly  Father, 
Who  didst  for  all  our  sins  atone 

And  the  lost  sheep  dost  gather, 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  on  high, 
From  out  our  depths,  we  sinners  cry, 

Have  mercy  on  us,  Jesus  ! 

4  O  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  precious  Gift, 

Thou  Comforter  unfailing, 
O'er  Satan's  snares  our  souls  uplift, 
And  let  Thy  power  availing 

7 


SUNDAY. 

Avert  our  woes  and  calm  our  dread  ; 
For  us  the  Saviour's  blood  was  shed, 
We  trust  in  Thee  to  save  us  ! 

7,6. 

ABIDE,  O  dearest  Jesus, 
Among  us  with  Thy  grace, 
That  Satan  may  not  harm  us, 
Nor  we  to  sin  give  place. 

2  Abide,  O  dear  Redeemer, 

Among  us  with  Thy  Word, 
And  thus  now  and  hereafter 
True  peace  and  joy  afford. 

3  Abide  with  heavenly  brightness 

Among  us,  precious  Light ; 

Thy  truth  direct,  and  keep  us 

From  error's  gloomy  night. 

4  Abide  with  richest  blessings 

Among  us,  bounteous  Lord  ; 
Let  us  in  grace  and  wisdom 

Grow  daily  through  Thy  Word. 

5  Abide  with  Thy  protection 

Among  us,  Lord  our  Strength  ; 
Lest  world  and  Satan  fell  us, 
And  overcome  at  length. 

6  Abide,  O  faithful  Saviour, 

Among  us  with  Thy  love, 
Grant  steadfastness,  and  help  us 
To  reach  our  home  above. 


c.  M. 


ALMIGHTY  GOD,  Thy  Word  is  cast 
Like  seed  into  the  ground  ; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 


SUNDAY. 

2  Let.  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove  ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy; 
But  let  it  yield  a  hundred  fold 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow, 
That  all  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

7,  8,  8. 

BLESSED  Jesus,  at  Thy  word 
We  are  gathered  all  to  hear  Thee  ; 
Let  our  hearts  and  souls  be  stirred 
Now  to  seek  and  love  and  fear  Thee  ; 
By  Thy  teachings  sweet  and  holy 
Drawn  from  earth  to  love  Thee  solely. 

2  All  our  knowledge,  sense,  and  sight 
Lie  in  deepest  darkness  shrouded, 

Till  Thy  Spirit  breaks  our  night 
With  the  beams  of  truth  unclouded ; 
Thou  alone  to  God  canst  win  us, 
Thou  must  work  all  good  within  us.    j 

3  Glorious  Lord,  Thyself  impart  ! 
Light  of  Light,  from  God  proceeding, 

Open  Thou  our  ears  and  heart, 
Help  us  by  Thy  Spirit's  pleading, 
Hear  the  cry  Thy  people  raises, 
Hear  and  bless  our  prayers  and  praises, 

4  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Praise  to  Thee  and  adoration  I 


SUNDAY. 


Grant  that  we  Thy  word  may  trust, 
And  obtain  true  consolation, 

While  we  here  below  must  wander, 
Till  we  sing  Thy  praises  yonder. 


8.  7. 


LORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace.    ' 

O  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 

For  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  : 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So_,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 

lis  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 
May  we,  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 


L.  M. 


LORD  Jesus  Christ,  to  us  attend, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  us  send, 
With  grace  to  rule  us  day  by  day, 
And  lead  us  in  true  wisdom's  way. 

2  Unseal  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  in  true  devotion  raise, 
Our  faith  increase,  and  grant  us  light, 
That  we  may  know  thy  name  aright ; 


SUNDAY. 

3  Until  we  join  the  hosts  that  cry, 
"Holy  art  Thou,  O  Lord  most  High  !" 

And  'mid  the  light  of  that  blest  place 
Shall  gaze  upon  Thee  face  to  face. 

4  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
To  Thee,  O  Holy  Trinity, 

Be  praise  throughout  eternity ! 


7  H.  M. 

LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  Thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples  are  ! 
To  Thine  abode  With  warm  desires 

My  heart  aspires,  To  see  my  God.    . 

2  O  happy  souls,  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear  I 
O  happy  men,  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there  ! 
They  praise  Thee  still ;    I      That  love  the  way 
And  happy  they  To  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears. 
O  glorious  seat,  Shall  thither  bring 

When  God  our  King  Our  willing  feet ! 

8  L.Jl 

LOkD,  open  Thou  my  heart  to  hear, 
And  by  Thy  Word  to  me  draw  near, 
Let  me  Thy  Word  still  pure  retain, 
Let  me  Thy  child  and  heir  remain. 


SUNDAY. 

2  Thy  Word  doth  move  the  inmost  heart, 
Thy  Word  doth  perfect  health  impart, 
Thy  Word  my  soul  with  joy  doth  bless, 
Thy  Word  brings  peace  and  blessedness. 

3  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
To  Thee,  O  blessed  Trinity, 
Be  praise  throughout  eternity ! 

8,7. 

MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord ; 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

10 

"OW  may  He  who  from  the  dead 
Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  Head, 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

2  May  He  teach  us  to  fulfill 
AYhat  is  pleasing  in  His  sight ; 

Perfect  us  in  all  His  will, 
And  preserve  us  day  and  night. 

3  To  that  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 
Who  the  covenant  sealed  with  blood, 

Let  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
Loud  thanksgivings  to  our  God. 

11      _  7,8,* 

OA\    our  worship  sweet  is  o'er — 
Singing,  praying,  teaching,  hearing, 
Let  us  gladly  God  adore 

For  His  gracious  strength  and  cheering. 


W 


w 


SUNDAY. 

Praise  our  God,  who  fain  would  save  us, 
For  the  rich  repast  He  gave  uu. 

2  Now  the  Blessing  cheers  our  heart, 

And  the  service  all  is  ended, 
Let  us  joyfully  depart, — 

Be  our  souls  to  God  commended. 
May  His  Spirit  ever  guide  us, 
And  with  all  things  well  provide  us. 

3  Let  our  going  out  he  blest, 

Bless  our  entrance  in  like  measure  ; 
Bless,  O  Lord,  our  toil  and  rest, 

Bless  our  bread,  our  grief  and  pleasure, 
Be  in  death  Thy  blessing  given, 
And  make  us  blest  heirs  of  heaven. 


12 


ON  what  has  now  been  sown, 
Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow  ; 
The  power  is  Thine  alone 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow  : 
Do  Thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  Thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 

2  To  Thee  our  wants  are  known, 

From  Thee  are  all  our  powers, 
Accept  what  is  Thine  own, 

And  pardon  what  is  ours  : 
Our  praises,  Lord,  and  prayers  receive, 
And  to  Thy  Word  a  blessing  give. 

3  O  grant  that  each  of  us, 

Who  meet  before  Thee  here, 
May  meet  together  thus, 

When  Thou  and  Thine  appear, 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven  our  home ; 
E'en  so,  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  come ! 


SUNDAY. 

13  C.  M. 

THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made  ; 
He  calls  the  hours  His  own  : 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad. 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  He  rose  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  His  triumph  spread, 
And  all  His  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son  ; 
Help  us,  O  Lord  ;  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  Thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace  ; 
Who  comes  in  Grod  His  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  Church  on  earth  can  raise  ; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  He  reigns, 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise. 

14  L.  M. 

THY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 
Prepare  us  to  receive  Thy  Word ; 
Now  let  Thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mixed  with  what  we  hear. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above  ; 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  Word  apply 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy ; 


ADVENT   AND   CHRISTMAS. 

And  may  we,  in  Thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

4  Father,  in  us  Thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  Thy  will ; 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 


II.    ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

15  l.  m. 

AGAIN  is  come  the  new  church-year  ; 
Rejoice,  all  Christians,  far  and  near,! 
Thy  King,  O  Zion,  comes  to  Thee, 
Therefore  rejoice  eternally  ! 

Hallelujah! 

2  Now  in  our  midst  anew  are  heard 
The  lessons  of  God's  gracious  Word, 
Which  shows  the  way  to  life  in  heaven. 
For  this  all  praise  to  God  he  given  ! 

Hallelujah  ! 

3  What  we  are  taught  by  Thy  true  Word, 
By  which  our  faith  is  strengthened,  Lord, 
Let  that  abide  in  us,  that  we 

May  render  endless  praise  to  Thee. 

Hallelujah ! 

16  7,  6. 
GREAT  and  mighty  wonder 

Our  Christmas  Festal  brings  : 
On  earth,  a  lowly  Infant, 
Behold  the  King  of  kings  ! 


A 


2  The  Word  is  made  incarnate, 
Descending  from  on  high  ; 
And  cherubim  sing  anthems 
To  shepherds,  from  the  sky. 


10  ADVENT   AND   CHRISTMAS 

3  And  we  with  them  triumphant, 

Kepeat  the  hymn  again  : 
"To  God  on  high  be  glory, 
And  peace  on  earth  to  men  !" 

4  While  thus  they  sing  your  Monarch, 

Those  bright  angelic  bands, 

Rejoice,  ye  vales  and  mountains ! 

Ye  oceans,  clap  your  hands  ! 

5  Since  all  He  comes  to  ransom, 

By  all  be  He  adored, 
The  Infant  born  in  Bethlehem, 
The  Saviour  and  the  Lord  ! 

'    6  And  idol  forms  shall  perish, 
And  error  shall  decay, 
And  Christ  shall  wield  His  scepter, 
Our  Lord  and  God  for  aye. 


17  8,  6,  6. 

ALL  my  heart  this  night  rejoices, 
As  I  hear  |  Far  and  near 
Sweetest  angel  voices ; 
"Christ  is  born,"  their  choirs  are  singing, 
Till  the  air  |  Everywhere, 
Now  with  joy  is  ringing. 

2  Forth  to-day  the  Conqu'ror  goeth, 

Who  the  foe,  |  Sin  and  woe, 
Death  and  hell  o'erthroweth, 

God  is  man,  man  to  deliver, 
His  dear  Son  |  Now  is  one 

With  our  blood  forever. 

3  Shall  we  still  dread  God's  displeasure, 

Who  to  save  |  Freely  gave 
Us  His  dearest  treasure  ? 

To  redeem  us,  He  hath  given 
His  own  Son  |  From  the  throne 

Of  His  might  in  heaven 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  11 

4  Should  He,  who  Himself  imparted, 

Aught  withhold  |  From  the  fold, 
Leave  us  broken-hearted  ? 

Should  the  Son  of  God  not  love  us, 
Who  to  cheer  |  Suff'rers  here 

Left  His  throne  above  us  ? 

5  If  our  blessed  Lord  and  Maker 

Hated  men,  |  Would  He  then 
Be  of  flesh  partaker  ? 

If  He  in  our  woe  delighted, 
Would  He  bear  |  All  the  care' 

Of  our  race  benighted  ? 

6  He  becomes  the  Lamb  that  taketh 

Sin  away,  |  And  for  aye 
Full  atonement  maketh. 

For  our  life  His  own  He  tenders, 
And  our  race,  |  By  His  grace, 

Meet  for  glory  renders. 

7  Hark  !  a  voice  from  yonder  manger, 

Soft  and  sweet,  |  Doth  entreat : 
"Flee  from  woe  and  danger  ; 

Brethren,  from  all  ills  that  grieve  you, 
You  are  freed  |  All  you  need 

I  will  surely  give  you." 

8  Come,  then,  banish  all  your  sadness, 

One  and  all,  |  Great  and  small, 
Come  with  songs  of  gladness ; 

Love  Him  who  with  love  is  glowing. 
Hail  the  Star  |  Near  and  far 

Light  and  joy  bestowing  ! 

9  Ye  whose  anguish  knew  no  measure, 

Weep  no  more,  j  See  the  door 
To  celestial  pleasure. 

Cling  to  Him,  for  He  will  guide  you 
Where  no  cross,  |  Pain  or  loss, 

Can  again  betide  you. 


12  ADVENT   AND  CHRISTMAS. 

10  Hither  come,  ye  heavy-hearted, 

Who  for  sin,  |  Deep  within, 
Long  and  sore  have  smarted  ; 

For  the  poisoned  wounds  you're  feeling 
Help  is  near,  |  One  is  here 

Mighty  for  their  healing. 

11  Hither  come,  ye  poor  and  wretched, 

Know  His  will  |  Is  to  fill 
Every  hand  outstretched; 

Here  are  riches  without  measure, 
Here  forget  |  All  regret, 

Fill  your  hearts  with  treasure. 

12  Let  me  in  my  arms  receive  Thee, 

On  Thy  breast  |  Let  me  rest, 
Saviour,  ne'er  to  leave  Thee  ! 

Since  Thou  hant  Thyself  presented 
Now  to  me,    |  I  shall  be 

Evermore  contented. 

13  Guilt  no  longer  can  distress  me  ; 

Son  of  God,  |  Thou  my  load 
Bearest  to  release  me. 

Stain  in  me  Thou  findest  never ; 
I  am  clean,    |  All  my  sin 

Is  removed  forever. 

14  I  am  pure,  in  Thee  believing, 

From  Thy  store  |  Evermore 
Richest  robes  receiving. 

In  my  heart  I  will  enfold  Thee, 
Treasure  rare,  |  Let  me  there 

Loving  ever  hold  Thee  ! 

15  Thee,  O  Lord,  with  heed  I'll  cherish, 

While  I've  breath,  |  Nor  shall  death 
My  devotion  perish ; 

I  shall  dwell  with  Thee  forever, 
Far  on  high,  |  In  the  joy 

That  can  alter  never 


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ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS  13 

18  8,7,8,8,4. 

LL  praise  to  Jesus'  hallowed  name, 
Who  of  virgin  pure  became 
True  man  for  us  I  The  angels  sing, 
As  the  glad  news  to  earth  they  bring. 

Have  mercy,  Lord. 

2  Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son 
For  a  manger  leaves  His  throne; 
Disguised  in  our  poor  flesh  and  blood 
Is  now  the  everlasting  Good. 

Have  mercy,  Lord. 

3  He  whom  the  world  could  not  inclose 
Doth  in  Mary's  lap  repose. 

He  is  become  an  infant  small, 
Who  by  His  might  upholdeth  all. 

Have  mercy,  Lord. 

4  Th'  eternal  Light,  come  down  from  heaven, 
Hath  to  us  new  sunshine  given; 

It  shineth  in  the  midst  of  night, 
And  maketh  us  the  sons  of  light. 

Have  mercy,  Lord. 

5  The  Father's  Son,  God  ever  blest, 
In  the  world  became  a  guest; 

He  leads  us  from  this  vale  of  tears, 
And  makes  us  in  His  kingdom  heirs. 

Have  mercy,  Lord, 

6  He  came  to  earth  despised  and  poor, 
Man  to  pity  and  restore, 

And  make  us  rich  in  heaven  above, 
Equal  with  angels  through  His  love. 

Have  mercy,  Lord 

7  All  this  He  did,  that  He  might  prove 
To  us  sinners  His  great  love  : 


14  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

For  this  let  Christendom  adore 
And  praise  His  name  forevermore. 

Have  mercy,  Lord. 

19  7,6,7,6,6,7,7,6. 

ARISE,  sons  of  the  kingdom  ! 
The  King  is  drawing  nigh  ; 
Arise,  and  hail  with  gladness 
The  Ruler  from  on  high. 
Ye  Christians,  hasten  forth  ! 

Your  praise  and  homage  bring  Him, 
And  glad  hosannas  sing  Him  ; 
Naught  else  your  love  is  worth. 

2  Arise,  ye  drooping  mourners  ! 

The  King  is  very  near  ; 
Away  with  grief  and  sorrow, 

For  lo  !  your  Help  is  here. 
Behold,  in  many  a  place — 

O  blessed  consolation! — 

We  find  Him,  our  Salvation, 
In  His  pure  means  of  grace. 

3  Arise,  ye  much  afflicted  ! 

The  King  is  now  not  far ; 
Rejoice,  ye  long  dejected  ! 

Here  comes  the  Morning  Star. 
The  Lord  will  give  you  joy  ; 

Though  troubles  now  distress  you, 

With  comfort  He  will  bless  you, 
E'en  death  He  will  destroy. 

4  Now  hear,  ye  bold  transgressors, 

The  King  does  well  give  heed 
To  all  that  ye  are  doing, 

And  to  the  life  ye  lead, 
Enthralled  by  sin  and  hell ; 

Nothing  in  all  Creation 

Escapes  His  observation, 
He  marketh  all  things  well. 


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6  Be  righteous,  ye  His  subjects, 

The  King  is  just  and  true  ; 
Prepare  for  Him  a  high-way, 

Make  all  things  straight  and  new. 
He  means  all  for  our  good  ; 

Then  let  us  bear  the  crosses 

"Which  He  Himself  imposes, 
In  an  undaunted  mood. 

6  Though  war  and  conflagration 

Take  all  our  goods  away  : 
The  Lord  is  our  salvation 

And  heritage  for  aye. 
E'en  though  our  loved  ones  die, 

Yet  are  they  not  forsaken, 

But  from  this  world  are  taken 
To  live  with  God  on  high. 

7  Arise,  ye  poor  and  needy ! 

The  King  provides  for  you ; 
He  comes  with  succor  speedy, 

With  mercy  ever  new. 
He  who  a  beast  did  heed 

Lets  not  His  children  perish  ; 

All  hopes  that  man  may  cherish 
He  can  fulfill  indeed. 

8  He  nevermore  forsaketh 

A  child  that  feels  the  rod, 
Who  Him  his  refuge  maketh, 

And  puts  his  trust  in  God. 
He  is  our  sovereign  King  ; 

E'en  death  itself  shall  never 

Those  from  their  Master  sever 
Who  to  His  mercy  cling. 

9  Arise,  ye  faint  and  fearful ! 

The  King  now  comes  with  might  ; 
His  heart  hath  long  since  loved  us, 
He  makes  our  darkness  light. 


16  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

Now  are  our  sorrows  o'er ; 

No  wrath  shall  e'er  befall  us, 
Since  God  in  grace  doth  call  us 

His  children  evermore. 

10  Haste  then,  with  eager  footsteps, 

To  see  your  Sovereign  there  ' 
He  rides  as  King  of  Zion, 

Strong,  glorious,  meek,  and  fair. 
Draw  near  the  Lord  and  give 

To  Him  your  salutation, 

Who  bringeth  great  salvation, 
And  bids  the  sinner  live. 

11  The  King  in  grace  remembers 

His  loved  ones  here  below 
With  gifts  of  royal  treasures, 

Yea,  doth  Himself  bestow 
Through  His  blest  Word  and  grace. 

O  King,  arrayed  in  splendor, 

To  Thee  all  praise  we'll  render 
Here  and  there  face  to  face. 

12  O  rich  the  gifts  Thou  bring'st  us, 
Thyself  made  poor  and  weak  ; 

O  Love  beyond  expression 

That  thus  can  sinners  seek  ! 

For  this,  O  Lord,  will  Ave 

Our  joyous  tribute  bring  Thee, 
And  glad  hosannas  sing  Thee, 

And  ever  grateful  be. 

20  lis. 

COME  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing; 
Come  see  in  the  manger  our  Saviour  and  King! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten  with  joyful  accord  ; 
O  come  ye,  come  hither  to  worship  the  Lord  ! 

2  True  Son  of  the  Father,  He  comes  from  the  skies; 
To  be  born  of  a  virgin  He  does  not  despise  : 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  1? 

To  Bethlehem  hasten  with  joyful  accord : 
O  come  ye,  come  hither  to  worship  the  Lord  ! 

3  Hark,  hark  to  the  angels  all  singing  in  heaven, 
"To  God  in  the  highest  all  glory  be  given  !" 

To  Bethlehem  hasten  with  joyful  accord : 
O  come  ye,  come  hitherto  worship  the  Lord  ! 

4  To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesus,  this  day  of  Thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honor  through  heaven  and  earth. 
True  Godhead  incarnate,  omnipotent  Word  ! 
O  come,  let  us  hasten  to  worship  the  Lord ! 

21  7,8,7. 

COME,  Thou  precious  Ransom,  come  ! 
Only  Hope  for  sinful  mortals  ! 
Come,  O  Saviour  of  the  world! 
Open  are  to  Thee  all  portals  ; 
Come  in  wonted  suavity, 
Anxiously  we  wait  for  Thee. 

2  O  great  King  of  glory,  come  ! 
Let  me  be  Thy  living  temple  ; 
Enter  Thou  into  my  heart  ; 
Though  I  am  but  poor  and  simple, 
Yet  my  riches  then  shall  be, 
That  Thou  reignest,  Lord,  in  me. 

3  My  hosannas  and  my  palms 
Graciously  receive,  I  pray  Thee  ; 
Evermore,  as  best  I  can, 
Saviour,  I  will  homage  pay  Thee  , 
And  in  faith  I  will  embrace, 

Lord,  Thy  merit  through  Thy  grace. 

4  Hail !  Hosanna  !  David's  Son, 
Help,  Lord,  hear  our  supplication  ! 
Let  Thy  kingdom,  scepter,  crown 
Bring  us  blessing  and  salvation, 
That  forever  we  may  sing  : 

Hail !  Hosanna  to  our  king 


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ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 


22  I.  M. 

FROM  heaven  above  to  Jarth  I  come 
To  bear  good  news  to  every  home  ; 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  i  bring, 
Whereof  I  now  will  say  and  sing. 

2  To  you  this  night  is  born  a  child 
Of  Mary,  chosen  virgin  mild  ; 
This  little  child,  of  lowly  birth, 
Shall  be  the  joy  of  all  the  earth. 

3  This  is  the  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 
Who  in  all  need  shall  aid  afford  ; 

He  will  Himself  your  Saviour  be, 
From  all  }Tour  sins  to  make  you  free 

4  He  brings  those  blessings,  long  ago 
Prepared  by  God  for  all  below, 
That  in  His  heavenly  Kingdom  blest 
You  may  with  us  forever  rest. 

5  These  are  the  tokens  ye  shall  mark  ; 
The  swaddling-clothes  and  manger  dark  ; 
There  shall  ye  find  the  young  child  laid, 
By  whom  the  heavens  and  earth  were  made. 

C  Now  let  us  all  with  gladsome  cheer, 
Follow  the  shepherds,  and  draw  near  , 
To  see  the  wondrous  gift  of  God, 
Who  hath  His  own  dear  Son  bestowed. 

7  Give  heed,  my  heart,  lift  up  thine  eyes  ! 
What  is  it  in  yon  manger  lies  ? 

Who  is  this  child,  so  young  and  fair  ? 
Dear  little  Jesus  lieth  there. 

8  Welcome  to  earth,  Thou  noble  Guest, 
Through  whom  the  sinful  world  is  blest  ! 
Thou  com' st  to  share  my  misery, 

What  thanks  shall  I  return  to  Thee  ? 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  19 

9  Ah  !  Lord,  who  hast  created  all, 

How  hast  Thou  made  Thee  weak  and  small, 
That  Thou  must  choose  Thy  infant  bed, 
Where  humble  cattle  lately  fed. 

10  And  were  the  world  ten  times  as  wide, 
With  gold  and  jewels  beautified, 

It  would  be  far  too  small  to  be 
A  narrow  cradle,  Lord,  for  Thee. 

11  For  velvets  soft  and  silken  stuff 
Thou  hast  but  hay  and  straw  so  rough, 
Whereon  Thou  King,  so  rich  and  great, 

As  'twere  Thy  heaven,  art  throned  in  state. 

12  And  thus,  dear  Lord,  it  pleased  Thee, 
To  make  this  truth  quite  plain  to  me  , 
That  this  world's  honor,  wealth,  and  might 
Are  naught  and  worthless  in  Thy  sight. 

13  Ah  !  dearest  Jesus,  holy  Child, 
Make  Thee  a  bed,  soft,  undcfiled, 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  chamber  kept  for  Thee. 

14  My  heart  for  very  joy  doth  leap, 
My  lips  no  more  can  silenco  Iieep  ; 
I,  too,  must  sing  with  joyful  tongue 
That  sweetest  ancient  cradle-song  : 

15  Glory  to  God  in  highest  heaven, 
Who  unto  man  His  Son  hatn  £iven  ! 
While  angels  sing  withp^ous  mirth, 
A  glad  New  Year  to  all  the  earth. 

23  7, 6, 

HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 


20  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succor  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong  ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong  ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing  ; 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned   and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

3  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth  ; 
And  love,  joy,  hope  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth. 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go  ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever; 

That  name  to  us  is  Love. 

24  c.  m. 

HARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 
Exerts  His  sacred  tire ; 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  21 

Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray, 
And  on  the  eyeballs  of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 

And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 

T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  name. 

25  7s. 

HARK  !  the  herald-angels  sing, 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled  !" 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
With  th'  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
"Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem  !  " 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord : 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  virgin's  wombl 


ADVENT  AND  CHRI8TMAS. 

4  Veiled  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see^ 
Hail,  th'  incarnate  Deity  I 
Pleased  as  man  with  men  to  dwell 
Jesus,  our  Emmanuel  1 

5  Hail,  the  heavenly  Prince  of  peace, 
Hail,  the  Son  of  righteousness  I 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Ris'n  with  healing  in  His  wings. 

6  Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die  ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

7  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come, 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  home ; 
O,  to  all  Thyself  impart, 
Formed  in  each  believing  heart ! 


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26  8,7. 

"ARK  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  1 
Lo!  th'  angelic  host  rejoices; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant,  in  hymns  of  joy, 
"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 

o  "Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven, 
Reaching  far  as  man  is  found  ; 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven  ! 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 
Heaven  and  earth,"His  praises  sing  ! 
O  receive  whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 


23 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

5  "Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him  ; 

Learn  His  name  and  taste  His  joy ; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him ; 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high. !  " 

6  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  His  glory, 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

2  7  -t     cm. 

JOY  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come  ! 
Let  earth  receive  her  King  : 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth  !  the  Saviour  reigns  ! 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  !STo  more  let  sin  and  sorrow  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makesthe  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

28  7s 

LET  the  earth  now  praise  the  Lord, 
Who  hath  truly  kept  His  word, 
And  the  sinners'  Help  and  Friend 
Now  at  last  to  us  doth  send. 

2  What  the  fathers  most  desired, 
What  the  prophets'  heart  inspired, 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

What  they  longed  for  many  a  yeai, 
Stands  fulfilled  in  glory  here. 

3  Abram's  promised  great  Reward, 
Zion's  Helper,  Jacob's  Lord, 
Him  of  twofold  race  behold, 
Truly  came,  as  long  foretold. 

4  Welcome,  O  my  Saviour,  now  ! 
Hail !  my  Portion,  Lord,  art  thou ! 
Here,  too,  in  my  heart,  I  pray, 

0  prepare  Thyself  a  way. 

5  King  of  glory,  enter  in  ! 
Cleanse  it  from  the  filth  of  sin, 
As  Thou  hast  so  often  done  ; 
It  belongs  to  Thee  alone. 

6  As  Thy  coming  was  in  peace, 
Noiseless,  full  of  gentleness, 
Let  the  same  mind  dwell  in  me 
That  was  ever  found  in  Thee. 

7  Comfort  mjr  desponding  heart ; 
Thou  my  Strength  and  Refuge  art. 

1  am  weak,  and  cunningly 
Satan  lays  his  snares  for  me. 

8  Bruise  for  me  the  Serpent's  head, 
That,  set  free  from  doubt  and  dread., 
I  may  cleave  to  Thee  in  faith, 
Safely  kept  through  life  and  death  : 

9  And  when  Thou  dost  come  again 
As  a  glorious  King  to  reign, 

I  with  joy  may  see  Thy  face, 
Truly  ransomed  by  Thy  grace. 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  25 

29  7,6. 

LET  us  all  with  gladsome  voice 
Praise  the  God  of  heaven, 
Who  to  bid  our  hearts  rejoice 
His  own  Son  hath  given. 

2  To  this  vale  of  tears  He  comes, 

Here  to  serve  in  sadness, 
That  with  Him  in  heaven's  fair  homes 
We  may  reign  in  gladness. 

3  We  are  rich,  for  He  was  poor  ; 

Is  not  this  a  wonder  ! 
Therefore  praise  God  evermore, 
Here  on  earth  and  yonder  ! 

4  O  Lord  Christ,  our  Saviour  dear, 

Be  Thou  ever  near  us. 
Grant  us  now  a  glad  New  Year  ; 
Amen,  Jesus,  hear  us ! 


30 


LIFT  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates  ! 
Behold  the  King  of  glory  waits ; 
The  King  of  kings  is  drawing  near, 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  here ; 
Life  and  salvation  He  doth  bring, 
Wherefore  rejoice,  and  gladly  sing  : 
We  praise  Thee,  Father,  now, 
Creator,  wise  art  Thou  ! 

2  The  Lord  is  just,  a  Helper  tried, 
Mercy  is  ever  at  His  side, 
His  kingly  crown  is  holiness, 
His  scepter,  pity  in  distress, 
The  end  of  all  our  woe  He  brings  ; 
Wherefore  the  earth  is  glad  and  sings  : 

We  praise  Thee,  Saviour,  now, 

Mighty  in  deed  art  Thou  1 


26  ADVENT   AND  CHRISTMAS. 

3  O  blest  the  land,  the  city  blest, 
Where  Christ  the  Ruler  is  confessed  J 
O  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes 

To  whom  this  King  in  triumph  comes  ) 
The  cloudless  Sun  of  joy  He  is, 
Who  bringeth  pure  delight  and  bliss 
O  Comforter  divine, 
What  boundless  grace  is  Thine  ! 

4  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart ; 
Make  it  a  temple  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  supply, 
Adorned  with  prayer,  and  love,  and  joy; 
So  shall  your  Sovereign  enter  in, 
And  new  and  nobler  life  begin  ; 
To  Thee,  O  God,  be  praise, 
For  word,  and  deed,  and  grace  ! 

5  Redeemer,  come  !     I  open  wide 

My  heart  to  Thee ;  here,  Lord,  abide  ! 
Let  me  Thy  inner  presence  feel, 
Thy  grace  and  love  in  me  reveal ; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  guide  us  on, 
Until  our  glorious  goal  be  Avon ! 

Eternal  praise  and  fame 

We  offer  to  Thy  name. 

31  L.M 

OW  praise  we  Christ,  the. Holy  One, 
The  spotless  virgin  Mary's  Son, 
Far  as  the  blessed  sun  doth  shine, 
E'en  to  the  world  s  remote  confine. 


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2  He  who  Himself  all  things  did  make, 
A  servant's  form  vouchsafed  to  take, 
That  He  as  man  mankind  might  win, 
And  save  His  creatures  from  their  sin. 

3  The  grace  of  God,  the  mighty  Lord, 
On  the  chaste  mother  was  outpoured  ; 


ADVENT  AND  CHEISTMAS  27 

A  virgin  pure  and  undented 

In  wondrous  wise  conceived  a  child. 

4  The  holy  maid  was  the  abode 
And  temple  of  the  living  God  ; 

For  she,  who  knew  not  man,  was  blest 
With  God's  own  Word  made  manifest. 

5  The  noble  mother  bare  a  Son, 
For  so  did  Gabriel's  promise  run, 

Whom  John  confessed,  and  leapt  with  joy, 
Ere  yet  the  mother  knew  her  boy. 

6  In  a  rude  manger,  stretched  on  hay, 
In  poverty  content  He  lay  ; 

With  milk  was  fed  the  Lord  of  all, 
Who  feeds  the  ravens  when  they  call. 

7  The  heavenly  choir  rejoice,  and  raise 
Their  voice  to  God  in  songs  of  praise  ; 
To  humble  shepherds  is  proclaimed 

The  Shepherd  who  the  world  hath  framed. 

8  All  honor  unto  Christ  be  paid, 
Pure  offspring  of  the  holy  maid, 
With  Father  and  with  Holy  Ghost, 
Till  time  in  endless  time  be  lost. 


82 


OLOBD,  how  shall  I  meet  Thee, 
How  welcome  Thee  aright  ? 
All  nations  long  to  greet  Thee, 

My  Hope,  my  heart's  Delight  1 
O  kindle,  dearest  Jesus, 

Thy  lamp  within  my  breast, 
That  I  may  know  what  pleases 
Thee,  Lord,  my  heavenly  Guest. 

2  Thy  Zion  strews  before  Thee 

Green  boughs  and  fairest  palms, 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

And  I,  too,  will  adore  Thee 
With  sweetest  songs  and  psalms. 

My  heart  shall  bloom  forever 
For  Thee  with  praises  new, 

And  from  Thy  name  shall  never 
Withhold  the  honor  due. 

3  What  hast  Thou  left  ungranted 

To  give  me  glad  relief  ? 
When  soul  and  body  panted 

In  utmost  depth  of  grief, 
In  deepest  degradation, 

Devoid  of  joy  and  peace, 
Then,  Thou,  my  soul's  Salvation, 

Didst  come  to  bring  release. 

4  I  lay  in  fetters  groaning, 

Thou  com' st  to  set  me  free  ; 
I  stood,  my  shame  bemoaning, 

Thou  com'st  to  honor  me ; 
A  glory  Thou  dost  give  me, 

A  treasure  safe  on  high, 
That  will  not  fail  or  leave  me 

As  earthly  riches  fly. 

5  Naught,  naught,  dear  Lord,  could  move  Thee 

To  leave  Thy  rightful  place 
Save  love,  for  which  I  love  Thee  ; 

A  love  that  could  embrace 
A  world  where  sorrow  dwelleth, 

Which  sin  and  suffering  fill, 
More  than  the  tongue  e'er  telleth  ;— 

Yet  Thou  couldst  love  it  still ! 

6  Rejoice,  then,  ye  sad-hearted, 

Who  sit  in  deepest  gloom, 

Who  mourn  o'er  joys  departed, 

And  tremble  at  your  doom : 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

Despair  not,  He  is  near  you, 
Yea,  standing  at  the  door, 

Who  best  can  help  and  cheer  you, 
And  bid  you  weep  no  more. 

7  No  care  nor  effort  either 

Is  needed  day  or  night, 
How  ye  may  draw  Him  hither 

In  your  own  strength  and  might. 
He  comes,  He  comes  with  gladness, 

Moved  by  His  love  alone, 
To  calm  your  fear  and  sadness, 

Which  unto  Him  are  known. 

8  Sin's  debt,  that   fearful  burden, 

Let  not  your  souls  distress  f 
Your  guilt  the  Lord  will  pardon 

And  cover  with  His  grace. 
He  comes,  He  comes  procuring 

The  peace  of  sin  forgiven, 
To  all  Grod's  sons  securing 

Their  part  and  lot  in  heaven. 

9  Why  should  the  wicked  move  you 

Heed  not  their  craft  and  spite  1 
Your  Saviour  who  doth  love  you, 

Will  scatter  all  their  might. 
He  comes,  a  King  most  glorious, 

And  all  His  earthly  foes 
In  vain  His  course  victorious 

Endeavor  to  oppoise. 

10  He  comes  to  judge  tho  nations, 

A  terror  to  His  foes, 
A  light  of  consolations 

And  blessed  hope  to  those 
Who  love  the  Lord's  appearing. 

O  glorious  Sun,  now  come, 
Send  forth  Thy  beams  so  cheering, 

And  guide  us  safely  home  1 


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REJOICE,  ye  Christians,  loudly, 
For  our  joy  has  now  begun  ; 
Wondrous  things  our  God  hath  done  ; 
Tell  abroad  His  goodness  proudly, 
Who  our  race  hath  honored  thus 
That  He  deigns  to  dwell  with  us. 
Joy,  O  Joy,  beyond  all  gladness  ! 
Christ  hath  done  away  with  sadness  I 
Hence,  all  sorrow  and  repining. 
For  the  Sun  of  grace  is  shining  ! 

2  See,  rny  soul,  thy  Saviour  chooses 

Weakness  here  and  poverty, 

In  such  love  He  comes  to  thee, 
Nor  the  hardest  couch  refuses ; 

All  he  suffers  for  thy  good, 

To  redeem  thee  by  His  blood, 
Joy,  O  joy,  etc. 

3  Lord,  how  shall  I  thank  Thee  rightly  ! 

I  acknowledge  that  by  Thee 

I  am  saved  eternally, 
Let  me  not  forget  it  lightly, 

But  to  Thee  through  all  things  cleave  ; 

So  shall  heart  and  mind  receive 
Joy,  O  Joy,  etc. 

4  Jesus,  guard  and  guide  Thy  members, 

Fill  Thy  brethren  with  Thy  grace, 
Hear  their  prayers  in  every  place, 

Quicken  now  life's  faintest  embers  ; 
Grant  all  Christians,  far  and  near, 
Holy  peace,  a  glad  New  Year  ! 

Joy,  O  joy,  etc. 
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PRAISE  God  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  clay, 
Before  His  highest  throne, 
Who  opens  heaven  again  this  day, 
And  gives  us  His  own  Son. 


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2  He  leaves  His  heavenly  Father's  throne, 

Is  born  an  infant  small, 
And  in  a  manger  poor  and  lone 
Lies  in  an  humble  stall. 

3  He  lays  aside  His  power  divine, 

A  servant's  form  doth  take, 
In  want  and  lowness  He  doth  pine 
Who  heaven  and  earth  did  make. 

4  He  nestles  at  His  mother's  breast, 

Her  milk  His  food  must  be, 
Whom  saints  and  angels  call  the  Blest, 
For  David's  Root  is  He. 

5  'Tis  He  who  in  these  latter  days 

From  Judah's  tribe  should  come, 
By  whom  the  Lord  again  would  raise 
His  Church,  His  Christendom. 

6  A  wondrous  change  which  He  doth  make  \ 

He  takes  our  flesh  and  blood, 
And  lays  aside  for  sinners'  sake, 
His  majesty  of  God. 

7  He  serves,  that  I  a  lord  may  be  ; 

A  great  exchange,  indeed  ! 
Could  Jesus'  love  do  more  for  me, 
To  help  me  in  my  need  ? 

8  He  opens  us  again  the  door 

Of  Paradise  to-day  ; 
The  cherub  guards  the  gate  no  more. 
To  God  our  thanks  we  pay. 

35  L.M. 

REJOICE,  rejoice,  ye  sons  of  clay ! 
God  comes  to  you  from  heaven  to-day  ; 
The  Lord  is  born  a  little  child 
Of  Mary,  virgin  undented. 


I  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS 

2  He  is  the  Branch  of  Jesse's  tree, 
The  Lion  out  of  Judah,  He 

The  Gentiles'  Light,  the  promised  Seed 
AVho  was  to  bruise  the  Serpent's  head. 

3  He  brings  us  peace  and  happiness, 
And  heals  all  sorrow  and  distress 
Which  on  account  of  Adam's  fall 
Forever  Aveighed  upon  us  all. 

4  Through  His  low  birth  and  holy  blood 
We  all  are  saved  by  Christ,  true  God  ; 
The  angels'  glory  we  shall  share, 

And  in  His  kingdom  live  f  ore'er. 


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AVIOUR  ^f  the  heathen,  come, 
Virgin's  Son,  here  make  Thy  home  ; 
Wonder  at  it,  heaven  and  earth, 
That  the  Lord  chose  such  a  birth. 


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2  Not  by  human  flesh  and  blood, 
By  the  Spirit  of  our  God 

Was  the  Word  of  God  made  flesh — 
Woman's  blossom,  sweet  and  fresh. 

3  Though  the  virgin  was  with  child, 
Chastity  proved  undefiled  ; 
Many  a  virtue  rare  forth  shone, 
God  was  there  upon  His  throne. 

4  Now  He  leaves  His  royal  room 
In  the  holy  virgin's  womb, 
God  by  nature,  man  by  birth, 
He  now  runs  His  course  on  earth. 

5  From  the  Father  forth  He  came, 
And  returned  unto  the  same, 
Down  to  hell  He  went  alone, 
And  again  to  God's  high  throne. 


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6  Thou,  the  Father's  equal,  win 
Victory  in  the  flesh  o'er  sin, 

By  Thy  strength  divine,  O  Lord, 
Help  to  our  frail  flesh  afford. 

7  Lord,  Thy  manger  is  so  bright, 
Night  sends  forth  a  novel  light ; 
Darkness  must  not  enter  there, 
Faith  abides  in  light  fore'er. 

8  Praise  to  God  the  Father  sing, 
Praise  to  God  the  Son,  our  King, 
Praise  to  God  the  Spirit  be 
Ever  and  eternally. 

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THE  Bridegroom  soon  "will  call  us : 

Come,  all  ye  wedding  guests  ! 
May  not  His  voice  appall  us 

While  slumber  binds  our  breasts  I 
May  all  our  lamps  be  burning, 

And  oil  be  found  in  store, 
That  we  with  him  returning, 

May  open  find  the  door ! 

2  There  shall  we  see  delighted 

Our  dear  Bedeemer's  face, 
"Who  leads  our  souls  benighted 

To  glory  by  His  grace ; 
The  patriarchs  shall  meet  us, 

The  prophets'  holy  band, 
Apostles,  martyrs,  greet  us 

In  that  celestial  land. 

3  They  will  not  blush  to  own  us 

As  brothers,  sisters  dear, 
Love  ever  will  be  shown  us 

When  we  with  them  appear 
We  all  shall  come  before  Him, 

Who  for  us  man  became, 

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34  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

As  Lord  and  God  adore  Him, 
And  ever  bless  His  name. 

4  Our  Father,  rich  in  blessing, 

Will  give  us  crowns  of  gold, 
And  to  His  bosom  pressing, 

Impart  a  bliss  untold, 
Will  welcome  with  embraces 

Of  never-ending  love, 
And  deck  us  with  His  graces 

In  blissful  realms  above. 

5  In  yonder  home  shall  never 

Be  silent  music's  voice ; 
With  hearts  and  lips  forever 

We  shall  in  God  rejoice  ; 
The  angels  shall  adore  Him, 

All  saints  shall  sing  His  praise, 
And  bring  with  joy  before  Him 

Their  sweetest  heavenly  lays. 

6  In  mansions  fair  and  spacious 

Will  God  the  feast  prepare, 
And,  ever  kind  and  gracious, 

Bid  us  it's  riches  share ; 
There  bliss  that  knows  no  measure 

From  springs  of  love  shall  flow, 
And  never-changing  pleasure 

His  bounty  will  bestow. 

7  Thus  God  shall  from  all  evil 

Forever  make  us  free, 
From  sin  and  from  the  Devil, 

From  aH  adversity, 
From  sickness,  pain  and  sadness, 

From  troubles,  cares  and  fears, 
And  grant  us  heavenly  gladness, 

And  wipe  away  our  tears. 


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38  L.  M. 

IMMANUEL,  we  sing  Thy  praise, 
Thou  Prince  of  life  and  Fount  of  grace, 
Thou  Flower  of  heaven  and  Star  of  morn, 
Thou  Lord  of  lords,  Thou  Virgin-born. 

Hallelujah! 

2  With  all  Thy  saints  Thee,  Lord,  we  sing, 
Praise,  honor,  thanks  to  Thee  we  bring, 
That  Thou,  O  long-expected  Guest, 
Hast  come  at  last  to  make  us  blest ! 

Hallelujah! 

3  For  Thee,  since  first  the  world  was  made, 
So  many  hearts  have  watched  and  prayed ; 
The  patriarchs'  and  prophets'  throng 
For  Thee  have  hoped  and  waited  long. 

Hallelujah ! 

4  Above  all  others  longed  for  Thee 
Thy  people's  king  and  shepherd,  he 

With  whom  Thou,  Lord,  so  well  wert  pleased, 
When  with  His  harp  Thy  name  he  praised. 

Hallelujah ! 

5  Ah,  that  the  Saviour  soon  would  come 
To  break  our  bonds  and  lead  us  home  ! 
Ah,  that  He  might  salvation  bring, 
Then  Jacob  would  rejoice  and  sing. 

Hallelujah ! 

6  Now  Thou  art  here,  Thou  ever  Blest ! 
In  lowly  manger  Thou  dost  rest ; 

Who  makest  all  things  great,  art  small ; 
Naked  Thyself,  who  clothest  all. 

.Hallelujah  ! 

7  All  heavens  are  Thine,  yet  Thou  dost  come 
To  sojourn  in  a  stranger's  home ; 

A  mother's  milk  dost  not  despise, 
Who  art  the  joy  of  angel's  eyes. 

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8  Thou  hast  set  bounds  to  earth  and  sea, 
Yet  swaddling-bands  encircle  Thee  ; 
Thou'rt  God — a  bed  of  straw  Thou  hast ; 
Thou'rt  man — yet  art  the  First  and  Last. 

Hallelujah ! 

9  From  Thee  above  all  gladness  flows, 
Yet  Thou  must  bear  such  bitter  woes  ; 
The  Gentiles'  Light  and  Hope  Thou  art, 
Yet  findest  none  to  soothe  Thy  heart. 

Hallelujah ! 

10  The  sweetest  Friend  of  man  Thou  art, 
Yet  many  hate  Thee  in  their  heart ; 
By  Herod's  heart  Thou  art  abhorred, 
Yet  Thou  art  our  Salvation,  Lord. 

Hallelujah  ! 

11  But  I,  Thy  humblest  servant,  may 
Confess  my  love  and  freely  say, 

I  love  Thee  truly,  but  I  would 
That  I  might  love  Thee  as  I  should. 

Hallelujah  j 

12  I  have  the  will,  the  power  is  weak, 
Yet,  Lord,  my  humble  offering  take 
And  graciously  the  love  receive 
Which  my  poor  heart  to  Thee  can  give. 

Hallelujah! 

13  Thou  to  be  weak  dost  not  disdain, 

Dost  choose  the  things  the  world  deems  vain> 
Art  poor  and  needy,  and  content 
To  suffer  poverty  and  want. 

Hallelujah  ! 

14  Thou  sleepest  on  the  lap  of  earth  ; 
The  manger  where  Thou  at  Thy  birth 
Wast  laid  to  rest,  the  hay,  the  stall 
Were  mean  and  uiserable  all. 

Hallelujah 


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15  And  therefore  doth  my  courage  rise, 
Me  also  Thou  wilt  not  despise ; 

O  dearest  Lord,  Thy  tender  grace 
Fills  me  with  hope  and  happiness. 

Hallelujah! 

16  Although  I've  passed  in  sin  my  days, 
And  wandered  far  from  wisdom's  ways, 
Yet  therefore  Thou  to  earth  hast  come, 
To  bring  the  wand'ring  sinner  home. 

Hallelujah! 

17  Had  I  no  load  of  sin  to  bear, 

Thy  grace,  O  Lord,  I  could  not  share  ; 
In  vain  had'st  Thou  been  born  for  me, 
If  from  God's  wrath  I  had  been  free. 

Hallelujah  ! 

18  Now  fearlessly  I  come  to  Thee, 

From  every  grief  Thou  mak'st  me  free  ; 
Thou  bear'st  the  wrath,  dost  death  destroy, 
And  turnest  sorrow  into  joy. 

Hallelujah  ! 

19  Thou  art  my  Head,  my  Lord  divine, 
I  am  Thy  member,  wholly  Thine, 
And  by  Thy  Spirit's  gracious  power 
Will  seels  to  serve  Thee  evermore. 

Hallelujah  ! 

20  I'll  sing  loud  hallelujahs  here 
With  joyful  spirit  year  by  year ; 
And  in  Thy  courts  of  joy  above 
Forever  I  will  sing  Thy  love. 

Hallelujah ! 

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TO  shepherds,  as  they  watched  by  night, 
Appeared  a  troop  of  angels  bright ; 
Behold  the  tender  babe,  they  said, 
In  yonder  lowly  manger  laid. 


5  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

I  At  Bethlehem,  in  David's  town, 
As  Micha  did  of  old  make  known  ; 
'Tis  Jesus  Christ,  your  Lord  and  King, 
Who  doth  to  all  salvation  bring. 

3  Rejoice  ye,  then,  that  through  His  Son 
God  is  with  sinners  now  at  one  ; 
Made  like  yourselves  of  flesh  and  blood, 
Your  brother  is  th'  eternal  God. 

^    What  harm  can  sin  and  death  then  do  ? 
The  true  God  now  abides  with  you. 
Let  hell  and  Satan  chide  and  chafe, 
God  is  your  brother — ye  are  safe. 

5  Not  one  He  will,  nor  can,  forsake 
"Who  Him  his  confidence  doth  make  ; 
E'en  if  their  worst  your  en'mies  try, 
Ye  may  their  pow'rless  rage  defy. 

6  Ye  must  prevail  at  last, for  ye 
Have  now  become  God's  family ; 
To  God  forever  give  ye  praise, 
Patient  and  cheerfuf  all  your  days. 


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E  Christians  may  |  Rejoice  to-day, 
When  Christ  was   born  to    comfort    and  to 
save  us  ; 
Who  thus  believes  |  No  longer  grieves, 
For  none  are  lost  who  grasp  the  hope  He  gave 
us. 

2  O  wondrous  joy,  |  That  God  most  high 

Should  take  our  flesh,    and    thus     our    race 
should  honor ; 
A  virgin  mild  |  Hath  born  this  child, 

Such  grace  and  glory  God  hath  put  upon  her. 

3  Sin  brought  us  grief;  |  But  Christ,  relief, 

When  down  to  earth  He  came  for  our  salva- 
tion; 


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Since  God  with  us  |  Is  dwelling  thus, 
Who  dares  to  speak  the  Christian's  condemna- 
tion ? 

4  Then  hither  throng  |  With  happy  song 

To  Him  whose  birth   and  death  are  our  assu- 
rance ; 
Through  whom  are  we  |  At  last  set  free 

From  sins  and  burdens  that  surpassed  endu- 
rance. 

5  Yes,  let  us  praise  |  Our  God,  and  raise 

Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  skies  above  us  ; 
The  bliss,  bestowed  |  To-day  by  God, 
To  ceaseless  thankfulness    and    joy    should 
move  us. 


III.     NEW  YEAR. 

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Constant  through  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness  ; 
Jesus,  our  Redeemer,  hear  ! 


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2  In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  strength,  be  Thou  our  Stay ; 
In  the  pafiiless  wilderness, 
Be  our  true  and  living  Way. 

3  Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 

In  the  coming  year  shall  tread, 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  O  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  head. 

4  Make  us  faithful,  make  us  pure, 

Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own  ; 
Help,  O  help  us  to  endure, 
Fit  us  for  Thy  promised  crown. 


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5  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 
Thee,  the  only  Potentate, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 

2  L.M. 

GREAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand 
By  which  supported  still  Ave  stand  ; 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows  ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it,  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  His  unerring  council  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  Thou  our  Joy,  and  Thou  our  Rest , 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues  ; 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  soul  shall  boast. 

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HELP  us,  O  Lord !  behold,  we  enter 
Upon  another  year  to-day  ; 
In  Thee  our  hopes  and  thoughts  now  centre, 

Renew  our  courage  for  the  way : 
New  life,  new  strength,  new  happiness 
We  ask  of  Thee,  O  hear  and  bless  ! 

2  May  every  plan  and  undertaking 
This  year  be  all  begun  with  Thee, 


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When  I  am  sleeping  or  am  waking, 
Still  let  me  know  Thou  art  with  me  ; 

Abroad  do  Thou  my  footsteps  guide, 
At  home  be  ever  at  my  side. 

3  Be  this  a  time  of  grace  and  pardon ; 

Thy  rod  I  take  with  willing  mind, 
But  suffer  naught  my  heart  to  harden, 

O  let  me  now  Thy  mercy  find  ; 
In  Thee  alcne,  my  God,  I  live, 
Thou  only  canst  my  sins  forgive. 

4  And  may  this  year  to  me  be  holy ; 

Thy  grace  so  fill  my  every  thought 
That  all  my  life  be  pure  and  lowly 

And  truthful  as  a  Christian's  ought ; 
So  make  me,  while  yet  dwelling  here, 
Pious  and  blest  from  year  to  year. 

5  And  grant,  Lord,  when  the  year  is  over, 

That  it  for  me  in  peace  may  close  ; 
In  all  things  care  for  me,  and  cover 

My  head  in  time  of  fear  and  woes  ; 
So  may  I,  when  my  years  are  gone, 
Appear  with  joy  before  Thy  throne. 

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'OW  let  us  come  before  Him, 
With  songs  and  prayers  adore  Him, 
Who  to  our  life  from  heaven 
All  needed  strength  hath  given. 

2  The  stream  of  years  is  flowing, 
And  we  are  onward  going, 
From  old  to  new  surviving, 
And  by  His  mercy  thriving. 

3  In  woe  we  often  languish, 

And  pass  through  times  of  anguish, 
Of  wars  and  trepidation, 
Alarming  every  nation. 


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4  A  faithful  mother  keepeth 
Guard,  while  her  infant  sleepeth, 
Its  fear  and  grief  assuaging, 
When  angry  storms  are  raging. 

5  Thus  God  His  children  shieldeth 
And  full  protection  yieldeth  ; 
When  need  and  woe  distress  them, 
His  loving  arms  caress  them. 

6  In  vain  is  all  our  doing  ; 
The  labor  we're  pursuing 
In  our  hands  prospers  never, 
Unless  God  watches  ever. 

7  Our  song  to  Thee  ascendeth, 
Whose  mercy  never  endeth  ; 
Our  thanks  to  Thee  we  render, 
Who  art  our  strong  Defender. 

8  O  God  of  mercy  !  hear  us, 
Our  Father !  be  Thou  near  us  ; 
'Mid  crosses  and  in  sadness 

Be  Thou  our  Fount  of  gladness. 

9  To  all  that  bow  before  Thee 
And  for  Thy  grace  implore  Thee 
O  grant  Thy  benediction 

And  patience  in  affliction. 

10  With  richest  blessings  crown  us, 
In  all  our  ways,  Lord  !  own  us ; 
Give  grace,  who  grace  bestowest 
To  all,  e'en  to  the  lowest. 

11  To  all  forlorn  be  Father, 
Thy  erring  children  gather, 
And  of  the  poor  and  needy 
Be  Thou  the  Succor  speedy. 


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12  Grant  help  to  all  afflicted  ; 
And  «.-  tae  souls  dejected, 
By  n  ;lancholy  haunted, 

May  cheerful  thoughts  be  granted. 

13  0  Lord  !  assistance  lend  us, 
Thy  holy  Spirit  send  us, 

That  He  may  make  us  glorious, 
And  lead  to  Thee  victorious. 

14  All  this  Thy  hand  bestoweth, 
Thou  Life,  whence  our  life  floweth  ; 
To  me  and  all  believers 

G-rant,  Lord,  these  New  Year's  favors. 

45  Iambic,  8,7. 

OLORD  our  Father,  thanks  to  Thee 
In  this  new  year  we  render, 
For  Thou  hast  been  from  misery 

And  dangers  our  Defender ; 
Through  all  the  year  that  now  has  fled 
Hast  given  us  life  and  daily  bread, 
And  peace  within  our  borders. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our  thanks  to  Thee 

In  this  new  year  we  render, 
For  Thou  still  rulest  zealously 

Thy  fold,  with  mercy  tender  ; 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  with  Thy  blood, 
Thou  art  our  only  Trust  and  Good, 

In  life  and  death  our  Saviour. 

3  Lord  Iloly  Ghost,  our  thanks  to  Thee 

In  this  new  year  we  render, 
For  by  Thy  grace  it  is  that  we 

Enjoy  Thy  Word's  pure  splendor  ; 
Thus  Thou  hast  kindled  from  above 
Within  our  hearts  true  faith  and  love, 

And  other  Christian  virtues. 


44  NEW    YEAR. 

4  Our  faithful  God,  we  cry  to  Thee , 

Still  bless  us  with  Thy  favor  ; 
Blot  out  all  our  iniquity, 

And  hide  our  sins  forever ; 
Grant  us  a  happy,  good  New  Year, 
And  when  the  hour  of  death  draws  near, 

A  blest  departure.    Amen. 

46  L.  M. 

THE  new*born  Child  this  early  morn, 
The  dear  Christ-child  of  virgin  born, 
Again  brings  from  His  heavenly  home 
A  new  year  to  all  Christendom. 

2  This  causes  joy  to  angels  fair, 
Who  love  to  keep  us  in  their  care  ; 
They  sing  that  in  this  wondrous  Child 
God  now  with  man  is  reconciled. 

3  Since  God  is  reconciled  with  man, 
What  harm  can  Satan  do  us  then  ? 
O'er  Satan  and  the  gates  of  hell 
This  Christ-child  shall  for  us  prevail. 

4  He  brings  the  year  of  jubilee  ! 
Why  doubt  we  yet  despondently  ? 
Cheer  up  !  This  is  a  joyous  day, 
The  Christ-child  drives  all  care  away. 

4  7  L.  M. 

THE  old  year  now  hath  passed  away, 
We  thank  Thee,  Christ  our  Lord,  to-day, 
That  Thou  hast  kept  us  through  the  year, 
When  danger  and  distress  were  near. 

2  We  pray  Thee,  O  Eternal  Son, 

Who  with  the  Father  reign'st  as  one, 
To  guard  and  rule  Thy  Christendom 
Through  all  the  ages  yet  to  come. 


NEW   YEAR.  45 

3  Take  not  Thy  saving  Word  away, 

Our  souls'  true  comfort,  staff,  and  stay  ; 
Abide  with  us,  and  keep  us  free 
From  all  false  doctrines  graciously. 

4  O  help  us  to  forsake  all  sin, 

A  new  and  holier  course  begin  ; 

From  last  year's  sins,  Lord,  hide  Thy  face, 

In  this  new  year  grant  us  Thy  grace  : 

5  That  as  true  Christians  we  may  live, 
Or  die  in  peace  that  Thou  canst  give, 
To  rise  again  when  Thou  shalt  come, 
And  enter  our  eternal  home. 

6  There  shall  we  thank  Thee,  and  adore, 
With  all  the  angels  evermore  ; 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  increase  our  faith 

To  praise  Thy  name  through  life  and  death. 

48  s.M 

THE  year  begins  with  Thee, 
And  Thou  begin'st  with  woe, 
To  let  the  world  of  sinners  see 
That  blood  for  sin  must  flow. 

2  Thine  infant  cries,  O  Lord, 

Thy  tears  upon  the  breast 
Are  not  enough, — the  legal  sword 
Must  do  its  stern  behest. 

3  Am  I  a  child  of  tears, 

Cradled  in  care  and  woe  ? 
And  seems  it  hard  my  vernal  years 
Few  vernal  joys  can  show  ? 

4  Seemeth  it  strange  to  me 

My  own  will  to  deny  ? 
Seemeth  it  sad,  my  soul,  to  Thee 
Under  the  yoke  to  lie  ? 


46  NEW    YEAR. 

5  I  look,  and  hold  my  peace  : 

The  Giver  of  all  good 
E'en  from  the  womb  takes  no  release 
From  suffering,  tears,  and  blood. 

6  That  I  may  reap  in  love, 

Help  me  to  sow  in  fear  : 
So  life  a  winter's  morn  may  prove 
To  a  bright  endless  year. 

49  7s. 

WHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Nevermore  to  meet  us  here  ; 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below  ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 
But  how  little,  none  can  know  . 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily,  the  mark  to  find  ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream  : 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise  ; 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew, 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view. 
Bless  Thy  Word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 


A! 


EPIPHANY.  47 

IV.    EPIPHANY. 

50  7e. 

S  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold  ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright : 
So,  most  gracious  God,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  by  Thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lonely  manger-bed, 
There  1  j  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  wnom  heaven  and  earth  adore  : 
So  may  wc  with  willing  feet 

Ever  seek  Thy  mei  /-seat. 

3  As  they  ohered  r^ifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude   and  bare ; 
So  may  wc,  with  holy  joy, 
Pure,  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee,  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus  !  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way  ; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light : 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down ; 
There  forever  may  we  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  our  King. 


48  EPIPHANY. 


51  7,6. 

0  JESUS,  King  of  glory  ! 
Both  David's  Lord  and  Son  ! 
Thy  realm  endures  forever, 

In  heaven  is  fixed  Thy  throne ; 
Help,  that  in  earth's  dominions, 
Throughout  from  pole  to  pole, 
Thy  realm  may  spread  salvation 
To  each  benighted  soul. 

2  The  eastern  sages,  bringing 

Their  tribute-gifts  to  Thee, 
Bear  witness  to  Thy  kingdom, 

And  humbly  bow  the  knee  ; 
To  Thee  the  star  is  pointing, 

To  Thee  th'   inspired  Word ; 
Hence  joyously  we  hail  Thee  : 

Our  Saviour  and  our  Lord  ! 

3  Thou  art  a  mighty  Monarch, 

As  by  the  Word  we're  told, 
Yet  carest  Thou  but  little 

For  earthly  goods  or  gold  ; 
On  no  proud   steed  Thou  ridest, 

Thou  wear'st  no  jewelled  crown, 
Nor  dwell'st  in  lordly  castle, 

But  bearest  scoff  and  frown. 

4  Yet  art  Thou  decked  with  beauty, 

With  rays  of  glorious  light ; 
Thou  ever  teem'st  with  goodness, 

And  all  Thy  ways  are  right. 
Vouchsafe  to  shield  Thy  people 

With  Thine  almighty  arm, 
That  they  may  dwell  in  safety 

From  those  who  mean  them  harm. 

5  Ah  look  on  me  with  pity, 

Though  I  am  weak  and  poor, 


EPIPHANY.  49 

Admit  me  to  Thy  kingdom, 
To  dwell  there,  blest  and  sure. 

I  pray  Thee,  keep  and  guide  me 
Safe  from  my  bitter  foes, 

From  sin  and  death,  and  Satan ; 
Free  me  from  all  my  woes. 

6  And  bid  Thy  Word  within  me 

Shine  as  the  fairest  star  ; 
Keep  sin  and  all  false  doctrine 

Forever  from  me  far  ; 
Help  me  confess  Thee  truly, 

And  with  Thy  Christendom 
Here  own  Thee  King  and  Saviour 

And  in  the  world  to  come. 

52  L.  M. 

WHY,  Herod,  unrelenting  foe, 
Does  Christ  the  Lord's  birth  move  Thee  so? 
He  doth  no  earthly  kingdom  crave, 
"Who  unto  us  heaven's  kingdom  gave. 

2  The  star  before  the  wise  men  goes, 

This  light  to  them  the  true  Light  shows  ; 
They,  by  the  three  gifts  which  they  bring, 
Declare  this  child  :  God,  Man,  and  King. 

3  He  was  baptized  in  Jordan's  flood, 
The  holy,  heavenly  Lamb  of  God, 
And  thereby  He  who  did  no  sin, 

From  all  our  sins  hath  washed  us  clean. 

4  And  now  a  miracle  was  done : 

Six  waterpots  stood  there  of  stone  ; 
Christ  spake  the  word  with  power  divines 
The  water  reddened  into  wine. 

5  All  honor  unto  Christ  be  paid, 
Pure  offspring  of  the  holy  maid, 
With  Father  and  with  Holy  Ghost, 
Till  time  in  endless  time  be  lost. 


50  PRESENTATION. 

V.  PRESENTATION. 


A: 


53  8,  7,  4,  7. 
NGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 

Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth  ; 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth: 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds,  in  the  fields  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night ; 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 

Yonder  shines  the  heav'nly  Light : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations  ; 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar  : 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations, 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star  : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord  descending, 

In  His  temple  shall  apear  t 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

54  8,  5,  8,  4,  7,  7. 

IX  peace  and  joy  I  now  depart, 
At  God's  disposing ; 
For  full  of  comfort  is  my  heart, 

Soft  reposing  ; 
So  the  Lord  hath  promised  me, 
And  death  is  but  a  slumber. 


PRESENTATION.  51 

2  'Tis  Christ  that  wrought  this  work  for  me, 

The  faithful  Saviour, 
Whom  Thou  hast  made  mine  eyes  to  see 

By  Thy  favor ; 
Now  I  know,  He  is  my  Life, 
My  Help  in  need  and  dying. 

3  Him  Thou  hast  unto  all  set  forth, 

Their  great  Salvation, 
And  to  His  kingdom  called  the  earth — 

Every  nation, 
By  Thy  dear  and  wholesome  Word, 
In  every  place  resounding. 

4  He  is  the  Hope  and  saving  Light 

Of  lands  benighted, 
By  Him  are  they  who  dwelt  in  night 

Fed  and  lighted ; 
He  is  Israel's  Praise  and  Bliss, 
Their  Joy,  Reward,  and  Glory. 

55  7,  6. 

LIGHT  of  the  Gentile  nations, 
Thy  people's  Joy  and  Love  ! 
Drawn  by  Thy  Spirit  hither, 

We  gladly  come  to  prove 
Thy  presence  in  Thy  temple, 

And  wait  with  earnest  mind, 
As  Simeon  once  had  waited 
His  Saviour  God  to  find. 

2  Yes,  Lord,  Thy  servants  meet  Thee, 

E'en  now,  in  every  place 
Where  Thy  true  Word  hath  promised 

That  they  should  see  Thy  face. 
Thou  yet  wilt  gladly  grant  us, 

Who  gather  round  Thee  here, 
In  faith's  strong  arms  to  bear  Thee, 

As  once  that  aged  seer. 


52  PKESENTATION. 

3  Be  Thou  our  Joy,  our  Brightness, 

That  shines  'mid  pain  and  loss, 
Our  Sun  in  times  of  terror, 

The  Glory  round  our  cross  ; 
A  Glow  in  sinking  spirits, 

A  Sunbeam  in  distress, 
Physician,  Friend  in  sickness  ; 

In  death,  our  Happiness. 


4  Let  us,  O  Lord,  be  faithful 

With  Simeon  to  the  end. 
That  so  his  dying  song  may 

From  all  our  hearts  ascend: 
"O  Lord,  now  let  Thy  servant 

Depart  in  peace,  I  pray, 
Since  I  have  seen  my  Saviour, 

Have  here  beheld  His  day." 


5  My  Saviour,  I  behold  Thee 

Now  with  the  eye  of  faith  ; 
No  foe  of  Thee  can  rob  me, 

Though  bitter  words  he  saith : 
Within  Thy  heart  abiding, 

As  thou  dost  dwell  in  me, 
No  pain,  no  death  has  terrors 

To  part  my  soul  from  Thee. 

6  Lord,  here  on  earth  Thou  seemest 

At  times  to  frown  on  me, 
And  through  my  tears  I  often 

Can  scarce  distinguish  Thee  ; 
But  in  the  heavenly  mansions 

Shall  nothing  dim  my  sight, 
And  I  shall  see  forever 

Thine  always  glorious  light. 


PRESENTATION,  53 

56  L.  M. 

0  DEAREST  Jesus,  Thee  I  pray : 
Within  my  heart  now  make  Thy  stay, 
That  I,  like  Simeon  of  old, 
By  faith  may  gladly  Thee  infold. 

2  Thou  art  my  Life  and  Happiness, 
Whom  God  hath  sent,  my  soul  to  bless : 
O  cleanse  and  purify  my  heart, 

That  from  Thy  paths  I  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lord,  with  Thy  light  show  me  the  way, 
That  never  I  may  go  astray  ; 

Ward  off  all  sorrow  and  despair, 
And  let  me  be  Thine  own  fore'er0 

4  Lift  up  Thy  face  upon  me,  Lord, 
In  life  and  death  Thy  help  afford ; 
Then  I'll  depart  most  cheerfully 
This  life,  whene'er  it  pleaseth  Thee. 

5  7  Iambic.  8,  7. 

THANK  God !  my  Jesus  cleanseth  me 
From  all  sins  I  committed, 
He  paid  my  debt  and  set  me  free, 

I,  therefore,  am  acquitted 
Of  sin's  and  Satan's  bondage  fell; 
My  faith  now  laughs  at  death  and  hell, 
Because  my  life  is  Jesus. 

2  Why  should  I  grieve  ?  He  who  fulfilled 

The  Law,  thus  to  release  us  ; 
He  who  His  Father's  wrath  has  stilled 

By  His  own  death,  this  Jesus 
Still  liveth,  and  all  that  He  hath 
He  giveth  unto  me  through  faith ; 

Is  there  a  greater  treasure? 


54  PASSION. 

3  Because  my  Jesus  cleanseth  me 

From  sin  by  His  own  merit, 
I  am  from  pain  and  fear  set  free, 

Death  cannot  daunt  my  spirit, 
I  trust  in  Jesus'  righteousness, 
His  innocence  and  blessedness 

Are  now  my  life  and  treasure. 

4  Now  I,  like  Simeon,  can  end 

My  life  in  peace  and  gladness*, 
And  to  my  God  I  can  commend 

My  spirit  without  sadness  ; 
For  when  my  weary  eyes  I  close, 
My  death  becomes  a  sweet  repose, 

I  see  the  joys  of  heaven. 

5  How  happy,  therefore,  shall  I  be, 

When  life's  frail  thread  is  broken; 
When  holy  angels  carry  me 

To  joys  that  ne'er  were  spoken  ; 
When  I  behold  Him  face  to  face, 
When  I  have  gained  that  blessed  place, 

Prepared  for  me  by  Jesus. 

6  Lord,  grant  that  e'er  prepared  I  be, 

That  naught  from  Thee  me  sever. 
And  when  I  die,  let  me  with  Thee 

In  glory  live  forever ; 
Come  quickly  to  deliver  me 
Lord,  by  Thy  death  and  agony, 

Yea,  come,  Lord  Jesus  !    Amen. 


YI   PASSION. 
58  8,7. 

A  LAMB  goes  uncomplaining  forth, 
The  guilt  of  all  men  bearing  ; 
'Tis  laden  with  the  sin  of  earth ; 
None  else  the  burden  sharing 
It  goes  its  way,  grows  weak  and  faint, 
To  slaughter  led  without  complaint, 


PASSION.  55 

Its  spotless  life  to  offer ; 
Bears  shame,  and  stripes,  and  wounds,  and 

death, 
Anguish  and  mockery,  and  saith, 

"Willing  all  this  I  suffer." 

2  This  Lamb  is  Christ,  the  soul's  great  Friend 

And  everlasting  Saviour  ; 
Him,  Him  God  chose,  sin's  reign  to  end 

And  bring  us  to  His  favor 
"Go  forth,  my  Son  !"  He  said,  "and  bail 
The  children,  who  are  doomed  to  hell 

"Without  Thine  intercession. 
The  punishment  is  great,  and  dread 
The  wrath,  but  Thou  Thy  blood  shalt  shed, 

And  save  them  from  perdition." 

3  "Yea,  Father,  yea,  most  willingly 

I'll  bear  what  Thou  commandest ; 
My  will  conforms  to  Thy  decree, 

I  do  what  Thou  demandest." 
O  wondrous  Love  !  what  hast  Thou  done  t 
The  Father  offers  up  His  Son, 

The  Son  content  descendeth  J 
O  Love  !  O  Love !  how  strong  art  Thou ! 
In  shroud  and  grave  Thou  lay'st  Him  low 

Whose  word  the  mountains  rendeth ! 

4  Thou  lay'st  Him,  Love,  upon  the  cross, 

With  nails  and  spikes  Him  bruising ; 
Thou  slay'st  Him  as  a  lamb,  His  loss, 

From  soul  and  body  oozing  ; 
From  body  'tis  the  crimson  flood 
Of  precious  sacrificial  blood, 

From  soul,  the  strength  of  anguish : 
My  gain  it  is ;  sweet  Lamb  to  Thee 
What  can  I  give,  whose  love  to  me 

For  me  doth  make  Thee  languish  ? 


56  PASSION. 

5  Lord,  all  my  life  I'll  cleave  to  Thee, 

Thy  love  fore'er  beholding, 
Thee  ever,  as  Thou  ever  me, 

With  loving  arms  enfolding. 
Yea,  Thou  shalt  be  my  Beacon-light, 
To  guide  me  safe  through  death's  dark  night, 

And  cheer  my  heart  in  sorrow  ; 
Henceforth  myself  and  all  that's  mine 
To  Thee,  my  Saviour,  I  consign, 

From  whom  all  things  I  borrow. 

6  By  morn  and  eve  my  theme  shall  be 

Thy  mercy's  wondrous  measure; 
To  sacrifice  myself  to  Thee, 

My  foremost  aim  and  pleasure. 
My  stream  of  life  shall  flow  for  Thee, 
Its  steadfast  current  ceaselessly 

In  praise  to  Thee  outpouring  ; 
And  all  that  Thou  hast  done  for  me, 
I'll  treasure  in  my  memory, 

Thy  gracious  love  adoring. 

7  Dilate,  shrine  of  my  heart,  and  swell, 

To  Thee  shall  now  be  given 
A  treasure  that  doth  far  excel 

The  worth  of  earth  and  heaven. 
Away  with  the  Arabian  gold, 
With  treasures  of  an  earthly  mold  ! 

I  found  a  better  jewel. 
My  priceless  treasure,  Lord  my  God, 
Is  Thy  most  holy,  precious  blood, 

Which  flowed  from  wounds  so  cruel. 

8  This  treasure  ever  I'll  employ, 

This  ever  aid  shall  yield  me  ; 
In  sorrow  it  shall  be  my  joy, 

In  conflict  it  shall  shield  me ; 
In  joy,  the  music  of  my  feast, 
And  when  all  else  has  lost  its  zest, 


57 


This  manna  still  shall  feed  me  ; 
In  thirst  my  drink  ;  in  want  my  food  ; 
My  company  in  solitude, 

To  comfort  and  to  lead  me. 

9  Death's  poison  cannot  harm  me  now, 

Thy  blood  new  life  bestoweth ; 
My  Shadow  from  the  heat  art  Thou, 

When  noonday's  sunlight  gloweth. 
When  I'm  by  inward  grief  opprest, 
On  Thee  my  weary  soul  shall  rest, 

As  sick  man  on  his  pillow. 
Thou  art  my  Anchor,  when  by  woe 
My  bark  is  driven  to  fro 

On  trouble's  restless  billow. 

10  And  when  Thy  glory  I  shall  see 

And  taste  Thy  kingdom's  pleasure, 
Thy  blood  shall  then  my  purple  be, 

I'll  clothe  me  in  this  treasure  ; 
It  then  shall  be  my  glorious  crown 
Thus  I'll  appear  before  the  throne 

Of  God,  and  need  not  hide  me  ; 
And  shall,  by  Him  to  Thee  betrothed, 
By  Thee  in  bridal  garments  clothed, 

Stand  as  a  bride  beside  Thee. 


59 


ALAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 
And  did  my  Sov'reign  die  ? 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 


58  PASSION. 

When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin  ! 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  His  dear  cross  appears  ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  in  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

60  c.  m. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
.Nailed  to  the  shameful  tree  ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  Him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  Thee  ! 

2  Hark,  how  He  groans  !  while  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend  ! 
The  temple's  vail  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done ;  the  precious  ransom's  paid  ; 

"Receive  my  soul !"  He  cries  : 
See  where  He  bows  His  sacred  head  ! 
He  bows  His  head  and  dies. 

4  But  soon  He'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine. 
O  Lamb  of  God  !  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  Thine  ? 

61  11,5. 

BELOVED  Jesus,  what  law  hast  Thou  broken, 
That  such  sharp  sentence  should  on  Thee  be 
spoken  ? 
Of  what  great  crime  hast  Thou  to  make  confes- 
sion, 
Of  what  transgression  ? 


PASSION,  59 

2  They  crown  Thy  head  with  thorns,  they  smite, 

they  scourge  Thee, 
With  cruel  mockings  to  the  cross  they  urge  Thee, 
They  give  Thee  gall  to  drink,  they  still  decry 

Thee, 
They  crucify  Thee. 

3  Whence  come  these  sorrows,  whence  this  mortal 

anguish  ? 

It  is  my  sins  for  which  Thou,  Lord,  must  lan- 
guish ; 

Yes,  all  the  wrath,  the  woe  Thou  dost  inherit, 

'Tis  I  do  merit. 

4  What  strangest  punishment  is  suffered  yonder  ? 
The  Shepherd  dies  for  sheep  that  love  to  wander, 
The  Master  pays  the  debt  His  servants  owe  Him, 
Who  would  not  know  Him. 

5  The  sinless  Son  of  God  must  die  in  sadness  ; 
The  sinful  child  of  man  may  livo  in  gladness; 
Man  forfeited  his  life,  and  is  acquitted, 

God  is  committed. 

6  There  was  no  spot  in  me  by  sin  untainted, 
Sick  with  its  venom  all  my  heart  had  fainted ; 
My  heavy  guilt  to  hell  had  well  nigh  brought 

me, 
Such  woe  it  wrought  me. 

7  O  wondrous  love,  whose  depth  no  heart  hath 

sounded, 

That  brought  Thee  here  by  foes  and  thieves  sur- 
rounded ; 

All  worldly  pleasures,  heedless,  I  was  trying, 

While  Thou  wert  dying  ! 

8  O  mighty  King,  no  time  can  dim  Thy  glory  ! 
How  shall  I  spread  abroad  Thy  wondrous  story? 


60  PASSION. 

How  shall  I  find  some  worthy  gifts  to  proffer  ? 
What  dare  I  offer  ? 

9  For  vainly  doth  our  human  wisdom  ponder 
Thy  woes,  Thy  mercy  still  transcend  our  won- 
der. 

0  how  should   I  do  aught  that    could  delight 

Thee !  5 

Can  I  requite  Thee  ? 

10  Yet  unrequited,  Lord,  I  would  not  leave  Thee  ; 

1  will  renounce  whate'er   doth  vex  or    grieve 

Thee, 
And  quench  with  thoughts  of  Thee  and  prayers 

most  lowly 
All  fires  unholy. 

11  But  since  my  own  strength  never  will  suffice 

me 
To  crucify  desires  that  still  entice  me, 
To  all  good  deeds,  O  let  Thy  Spirit  win  me, 
And  reign  within  me  ! 

12  I'll  think  upon  Thy  mercy  without  ceasing, 
That  earth's  vain  joys  to  me  no  more  be  pleasing; 
To  do  Thy  will  shall  be  my  sole  endeavor 
Henceforth  forever. 

13  Whate'er  of  earthly  good  this  life  may  grant 

me 
I'll  risk    for  Thee ;  no  shame,   no    cross  shall 

daunt  me  ; 
I  shall  not  fear  what  man  can  do  to  harm  me, 
Nor  death  alarm  me. 

14  But,  worthless  is  my  sacrifice,  I  own  it ; 

Yet  Lord,  for  love's  sake  Thou  wilt  not  disown 

it; 
Thou  wilt  accept  my  gift  in  Thy  great  meekness, 
Nor  shame  my  weakness. 


PASSION.  61 

15  And  when,  dear  Lord,  before  Thy  throne  in 
heaven, 
To  me  the  crown  of  joy  at  last  is  given, 
Where  sweetest  hymns  Thy  saints  forever  raise 

Thee, 
I  too  shall  praise  Thee. 

62  8,7,8  7. 

CHRIST,  the  Life  of  all  the  living, 
Christ,  the  Death  of  death  our  foe, 
Who  Thyself  for  me  once  giving 
To  the  darkest  depths  of  woe, 
Madest  reconciliation, 
And  didst  save  me  from  damnation  : 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

2  Thou,  ah  !  Thou,  hast  taken  on  Thee 

Bonds  and  stripes,  a  cruel  rod  ; 
Pain  and  scorn  were  heaped  upon  Thee, 

O  Thou  sinless  Son  of  God  ! 
Thus  didst  Thou  my  soul  deliver 
From  the  bonds  of  sin  forever. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

3  Thou  didst  bear  the  smiting  only 

That  my  wounds  might  all  be  whole  ; 
Thou  didst  suffer,  sad  and  lonely, 

Rest  to  give  my  weary  soul ; 
Yea,  the  curse  of  God  enduredst, 
Blessing  thus  to  me  securedst. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

4  Heartless  scoffers  did  surround  Thee, 

Treating  Thee  with  cruel  scorn, 
E'en  with  piercing  thorns  they  crowned  Thee; 
All  disgrace  Thou,  Lord,  hast  borne, 


62  PASSION. 

That  as  Thine  Thou  mightest  own  me, 
And  with  heavenly  glory  crown  me. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

5  Thou  didst  suffer  men  to  bruise  Thee, 

That  from  pain  I  might  be  free  ; 
Falsely  did  Thy  foes  accuse  Thee  ; 

Thence  I  gain  security  ; 
Comfortless  once  Thou  didst  languish, 
Me  to  comfort  in  my  anguish. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

6  Thou  didst  suffer  great  affliction, 

And  endure  it  patiently, 
Even  death  by  crucifixion, 

That  Thou  might'st  atone  for  me ; 
Thou  didst  choose  to  be  tormented, 
That  my  doom  should  be  prevented. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

7  That  Thou  wast  so  meek  and  stainless, 

Doth  atone  for  my  proud  mood  ; 
And  Thy  death  makes  dying  painless, 

All  Thy  ills  have  wrought  our  good. 
Yea,  Thy  deep  humiliation 
Tendeth  to  my  exaltation. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

8  Then,  for  all  that  wrought  our  pardon, 

For  Thy  sorrows  deep  and  sore, 
For  Thine  anguish  in  the  garden, 

I  will  thank  Thee  evermore  ; 
Thank  Thee  for  Thy  groans  and  sighing, 
For  Thy  bleeding  and  Thy  dying, 

For  that  last  most  bitter  cry, 

And  shall  praise  Thee,  Lord,  on  high. 


PASSION. 

63  c. 

COME  let  US  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne. 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"To  be  exalted  thus." 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
For  He  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord  forever  Thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  Thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  Thine  endless  praise  ! 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

64  8,7,7. 

COME  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain, 
Sinners,  ruined  by  the  fall ; 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you,  to  me,  to  all ; 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide, 
Opened  when  our  Saviour  died. 

2  Come  in  poverty  and  meanness, 
Come  denied,  without,  within  ; 
From  infection  and  uncleaness, 

From  the  leprosy  of  sin, 
Wash  your  robes  and  make  them  white  • 
Ye  shall  walk  with  God  in  light. 


64:  PASSION. 

8  Come  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 
Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind  ; 
Here  the  guilty  free  remission, 

Here  the  troubled  peace,  may  find  : 
Health  this  fountain  will  restore  ; 
He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more. 

4  He  that  drinks  shall  live  forever ; 

'Tis  a  soul-renewing  flood  : 
God  is  faithful ;  God  will  never 

Break  His  covenant  in  blood, 
Signed  when  our  Redeemer  died, 
Sealed  when  He  was  glorified. 

65  L    M 

ENSLAVED  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chains, 
Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway, 
And  doomed  to  everlasting  pains, 
We  wretched,  guilty  captives  lay. 

2  Nor  gold  nor  gems  could  buy  our  peace  s 

Nor  the  whole  world's  collected  store 
Suffice  to  purchase  our  release  ; 

A  thousand  worlds  were  all  too  poor. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 

An  all-sufficient  ransom  paid  : 
O  matchless  price  !  His  precious  blood 
For  vile,  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

4  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from  hell ; 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lamb, 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

5  Amazing  goodness  !  love  divine  ! 

O  may  our  grateful  heart  adore 
The  matchless  grace  ;  nor  yield  to  sin, 
Nor  wear  its  cruel  fetters  more  I 


G' 


PASSION.  65 

7s. 
O  to  dark  Getlisemane, 
Ye  that  feel  the  Tempter's  power  : 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see  ; 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour ; 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away  ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall, 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned : 
O  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

O  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame  or  loss  ; 
Learn  of  Him  to  hear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb : 

There,  adoring  at  His  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete: 
"It  is  finished,"  hear  Him  cry  ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  His  breathless  clay 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom  ; 

Who  hath  taken  Him  away  ? 
"Christ  is  risen  !  He  meets  our  eyes  ; 
Saviour  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

67  3,?. 

HAIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus  I 
Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King  ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us  ; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring 
Hail  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  ! 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor  : 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  name. 

9 


66  PASSION. 

2  Paschal  Lanib,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid  ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood  : 
Open  is  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  forever  to  abide  ! 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side  : 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare, 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 
68  8, 7. 

IN  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 
Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time  ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me : 
Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way. 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 


PASSION.  67 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 
By  the  cross  are  sanctified  ; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

69  8,7,7,8. 

JESUS,  grant  that  balm  and  healing 
In  Thy  holy  wounds  I  find, 
Every  hour  that  I  am  feeling 
Pains  of  body  and  of  mind. 
Should  some  evil  thought  upstart, 
Let  Thy  cross  defend  my  heart, 
Show  the  peril,  and  from  sinning 
Keep  me  ere  its  first  beginning. 

2  Should,  some  lust  or  sharp  temptation 

Prove  too  strong  for  flesh  and  blood, 
Let  me  think  upon  Thy  passion, 

And  the  breach  is  soon  made  good. 
Or  should  Satan  make  his  way 
To  my  heart,  O  let  me  say  : 
"Jesus  Christ  for  me  was  wounded," 
And  the  Tempter  flees  confounded. 

3  If  the  world  my  heart  entices 

On  the  broad  and  easy  road, 
Filled  with  mirth  and  pleasant  vices, 

Let  me  think  upon  the  load 
Thou  didst  once  for  me  endure, 
That  I  flee  all  thoughts  impure, 
Banishing  each  wild  emotion, 
Calm  and  blest  in  my  devotion. 

4  Yes,  whate'er  may  pain  or  grieve  me, 

Let  Thy  wounds,  Lord,  make  me  whole ; 
When  I'm  faint,  let  them  revive  me, 

Granting  new  life  to  my  soul. 
May  Thy  comfort  render  sweet 
Every  bitter  cup  I  meet, 
Thou  who  by  Thy  death  and  passion 
Hast  procured  my  soul's  salvation  1 


1  PASSION 

5  O  niy  God,  my  Rock  and  Tower ! 

Grant  that  in  Thy  death  I  trust, 
Knowing  death  has  lost  his  power 

Since  Thou  trod'st  him  in  the  dust. 
Saviour,  let  Thine  agony 
Ever  help  and  comfort  me  ; 
Let  Thy  death  be  my  protection, 
Safety,  life,  and  resurrection. 

6  Jesus,  grant  that  balm  and  healing 

In  Thy  holy  wounds  I  find, 
Every  hour  that  I  am  feeling 

Pains  of  body  and  of  mind  ; 
And  when  I  this  world  must  leave. 
Grant  that,  Lord,  to  Thee  I  cleave, 
In  Thy  wounds  find  consolation, 
And  obtain  my  soul's  salvation. 

70  7, 8. 

JESUS,  I  will  ponder  now 
On  Thy  holy  passion  ; 
With  Thy  spirit  me  endow 

For  such  meditation. 
Grant  that  I  in  love  and  faith 

May  the  image  cherish 
Of  Thy  suffering,  pain  and  death, 
That  I  might  not  perish. 

2  Let  me  see  Thy  great  distress, 

Anguish  and  affliction, 
Bends  and  stripes,  and  wretchedness, 

And  Thy  crucifixion  ; 
Let  me  see  how  scourge  and  rod, 

Spear  and  nails  did  wound  Thee, 
How  for  man  Thou  diedst,  O  God, 

Who  with  thorns  had  crowned  Thee. 

3  Yet,  O  Lord,  not  thus  alone 

Let  me  see  Thy  passion, 


PASSION.  Ctt 

But  its  cause  to  me  make  known, 

And  its  termination. 
Ah  !  I  also  and  my  sin 

Wrought  Thy  deep  affliction ; 
This  the  real  cause  has  been 

Of  Thy  crucifixion. 

4:  Grant  that  I  Thy  passion  view 

With  repentant  grieving, 
Nor  Thee  crucify  anew 

By  unholy  living. 
How  could  I  refuse  to  shun 

Every  sinful  pleasure, 
Since  for  me  God's  only  Son 

Suffered  without  measure  ? 

5  If  my  sins  give  me  alarm 

And  my  conscience  grieve  me, 
Let  Thy  cross  my  fear  disarm, 

Peace  of  conscience  give  me. 
Grant  that  I  may  trust  in  Thee 

And  Thy  holy  passion  ; 
If  His  Son  so  loveth  me, 

God  must  have  compassion. 

6  Grant  that  I  may  willingly 

Bear  with  Thee  my  crosses, 
Learning  humbleness  of  Thee, 

Peace  'midst  pains  and  losses; 
Let  me  give  Thee  love  for  love. 

Hear  me,  0  my  Saviour, 
That  I  may  in  heaven  above 

Sing  Thy  praise  forever. 

71  a  m. 

JESUS,  my  great  High  Priest, 
Offered  His  blood  and  died ; 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 
No  sacrifice  beside. 


70  PASSION. 

His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

2  To  this  dear  Surety's  hand 

Will  I  commit  my  cause  ; 
He  answers  and  fulfills 

His  Father's  broken  laws. 
Behold  my  soul  at  freedom  set ; 
My  Surety  paid  the  dreadful  debt. 

3  My  Advocate  appears 

For  my  defence  on  high  ; 
The  Father  bows  His  ears, 

And  lays  His  thunder  by. 
Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say, 
Shall  turn  His  heart,  His  love  away. 

4  Should  all  the  hosts  of  death, 

And  powers  of  hell  unknown, 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 

Of  rage  and  mischief  on, 
I  shall  be  safe,  for  Christ  displays 
Superior  power  and  guardian  grace. 

72  L-  M. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  my  Life,  my  Light, 
My  Strength  by  day,   my  Trust  by  night, 
Od  earth  I'm  but  a  passing  guest, 
And  sorely  with  my  sins  oppressed. 

2  Far  off  I  see  my  fatherland, 

Where  through  Thy  blood  I  hope  to  stand, 
But  ere  I  reach  that  Paradise, 
A  weary  way  before  me  lies. 

3  My  he^rt  sinks  at  the  journey's  length, 
My  wasted  flesh  has  little  strength, 
Only  my  soul  still  cries  in  me  : 

•'Lord,  take  me  home,  take  me  to  Thee  I" 


PASSION.  71 

4  O  let  Thy  sufferings  give  me  power 
To  meet  the  last  and  darkest  hour ; 
Thy  sweat  refresh  and  comfort  me, 
Thy  bonds  and  fetters  make  me  free  ! 

5  The  blows  and  stripes  that  fell  on  Thee 
Heal  up  the  wounds  of  sin  in  me  ; 

Thy  crown  of  thorns,  Thy  foes'  mad  spite 
Let  be  my  glory  and  delight  I 

6  That  thirst  and  bitter  draught  of  Thine 
Help  me  to  bear  with  patience  mine  ; 
Thy  piercing  cry  avail  my  soul, 
When  floods  of  anguish  o'er  me  roll ! 

7  O  let  Thy  holy  wounds  for  me 
Clefts  in  the  rock  forever  be, 
Where  as  a  dove  my  soul  can  hide 
And  safe  from  Satan's  rage  abide. 

8  And  when  my  lips  grow  white  and  chill, 
Thy  Spirit  cry  within  me  still, 

And  help  my  soul  Thy  heaven  to  find, 
When  these  poor  eyes  grow  dark  and  blind  ! 

9  And  when  my  spirit  flies  away, 
Thy  parting  words  shall  be  my  stay, 
Let  me  depart  with  peaceful  brow, 
When  I  in  death  my  head  shall  bow. 

10  Thy  cross  shall  be  my  staff  in  life, 
Thy  holy  grave  my  rest  from  strife  ; 
The  winding-sheet  that  covered  Thee, 
O  let  it  be  a  shroud  for  me. 

xl  Lord,  from  Thy  nail-prints  let  me  read 
That  Thou  to  save  me  hast  decreed, 
And  grant  that  in  Thy  opened  side 
My  troubled  sou'  'siay  ever  hide. 


72  PASSION. 

12  Since  Thou  hast  died,  the  Pure,  the  Just, 
I  take  my  homeward  way  in  trust, 

The  gates  of  heaven,  Lord,  open  wide, 
When  here  I  may  no  more  abide. 

13  And  when  the  last  great  day  shall  come, 
And  Thou,  our  Judge,  shalt  speak  the  doom, 
Let  me  with  joy  behold  the  light, 

And  set  me  then  upon  Thy  right. 

14  Renew  this  wasted  flesh  of  mine, 
That  like  the  sun  it  there  may  shine 
Among  the  angels  pure  and  bright, 
Yea,  like  Thyself  in  glorious  light. 

15  Ah,  then  I  have  my  heart's  desire, 
When  singing  with  the  angels'  choir, 
Among  the  ransomed  of  Thy  grace, 
Forever  I  behold  Thy  face  ! 

73  s.  m. 

"OT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stai% 


N' 


2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away ; 
A  :.acrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 
While  thus  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burden  Thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree 
And  knows  her  guilt  Vas  there. 


PASSION.  73 

Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 

And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 


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74  7, 6. 

BLEEDING  Head,  and  wounded, 
And  full  of  pain  and  scorn, 
In  mockery  surrounded 

With  cruel  crown  of  thorn  ! 
O  Head !  once  crowned  with  glory 

And  heavenly  majesty, 
But  now  despised  and  gory  ; 
Yet  here  I  welcome  Thee  ! 

2  Men  spit  "upon  and  j.eer  Thee, 

Thou  noble  countenance, 
Though  mighty  worlds  shall  fear  Thee, 

And  flee  before  Thy  glance  ! 
How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scoria  ! 
How  does  Thy  visage  languish, 

Which  once  was  bright  as  morn  ! 

3  Now  from  Thy  cheeks  has  vanished 

Their  color  once  so  fair  ; 
From  Thy  red  lips  is  banished 

The  splendor  that  was  there. 
Pale  Death  with  cruel  rigor 

Bereaveth  Thee  of  life ; 
Thus  losest  Thou  Thy  vigor 

And  strength  in  this  sad  strife. 

4  My  burden,  in  Thy  passion, 

Lord,  Thou  hast  borne  for  me, 
For  it  was  my  transgression, 
Which  brought  this  woe  on  Thee. 


T4  PASSION. 

I  cast  me  down  before  Thee, 
Wrath  were  my  rightful  lot, 

Have  mercy,  I  implore  Thee, 
Kedeemer,  spurn  me  not  ! 

5  My  Shepherd,  now  receive  me  ! 

My  Guardian,  own  me  Thine  ! 
Great  blessings  Thou  didst  give  me, 

0  Source  of  gifts  divine  ! 
Thy  lips  have  often  fed  me 

With  milk  and  sweetest  food  ; 
Thy  Spirit  oft  has  led  me 
To  stores  of  heavenly  good. 

6  Here  I  will  stand  beside  Thee, 

From  Thee  I  will  not  part ; 

0  Saviour,  do  not  chide  me  ! 
When  breaks  Thy  loving  heart ; 

When  soul  and  body  languish 
In  death's  last  fatal  grasp, 

Then,  in  Thy  deepest  anguish, 
Thee  in  mine  arms  I'll  clasp. 

7  Naught  ever  so   much  blesses, 

So  much  rejoices  me, 
As  when  in  Thy  distresses 

1  take  a  part  with  Thee. 
Ah,  well  for  me,  if  lying 

Here  at  Thy  feet,  my  life, 

1  too  with  Thee  were  dying, 

And  thus  might  end  my  strife  ! 

8  Thanks  from  my  heart  I  offer 

Thee,  Jesus,  dearest  Friend, 
For  all  that  Thou  didst  suffer ; 

My  good  didst  Thou  intend. 
Ah !  grant  that  I  may  ever 

To  Thy  truth  faithful  be  ; 
When  soul  and  body  sever, 

May  I  be  found  in  Thee ! 


PASSION.  75 

9  When  hence  I  must  betake  me, 

Lord,  do  not  Thou  depart ! 
O  nevermore  forsake  me, 

When  death  is  at  my  heart ! 
When  soul  and  body  languish, 

O  leave  me  not  alone, 
But  take  away  mine  anguish, 

By  virtue  of  Thine  own  ! 

10  Be  Thou  my  Consolation 

And  Shield  when  I  must  die ; 
Kemind  me  of  Thy  passion, 

When  my  last  hour  draws  nigh. 
My  eyes  shall  then  behold  Thee, 

Upon  Thy  cross  shall   dwell, 
My  heart  by  faith  enfold  Thee. 

Who  dieth  thus,  dies  well ! 

lo  4,4,7,7,6. 

A  DARKEST  woe  ! 
U  Ye  tears,  forth  flow  ! 

Has  earth  so  sad  a  wonder  ? 
God  the  Father's  only  Son 
Now  is  buried  yonder  ! 

2  O  sorrow  dread  ! 
Our  God  is  dead, 

But  by  His  expiation 
Of  our  guilt  upon  the  cross 
Gained  for  us  salvation. 

3  O  child  of  man  ! 
It  was  the  ban 

Of  death  on  thee  that  brought  Him 
Down  to  suffer  for  thy  sins, 
And  such  woe  hath  wrought  Hiru 

4  See,  stained  with  blood, 
The  Lamb  of  God, 


76  PASSION. 

The  Bridegroom,  lies  before  thee, 
Pouring  out  His  life  that  He 
May  to  life  restore  thee. 

5  O  Ground  of  faith, 
Laid  low  in  death  ! 

Sweet  lips  now  silent  sleeping  ! 
Surely  all  that  live  must  mourn 
Here  with  bitter  weeping. 

6  O  Virgin-born, 

Thy  death  we  mourn, 
Thou  lovely  Star  of  gladness  ! 

Who  could  see  Thy  reeking  blood 
Void  of  grief  and  sadness  ' 

7  Yea,  blest  is  he 
Whose  heart  shall  be 

Fixed  here,  who  apprehendeth 
Why  the  Lord  of  glory  thus 
To  the  grave  descendeth. 

8  O  Jesus  blest  ! 

My  Help  and  Rest ! 

With  tears  I  now  entreat  Thee  : 
Make  me  love  Thee  to  the  last, 
Till  in  heaven  I  greet  Thee  ! 
76  7,8. 

LAMB  of  God,  most  holy ! 
Who  on  the  cross  didst  languish, 
E'er  patient,  meek,  and  lowly, 

Though  mocked  amid  Thine  anguish  ; 
Our  sins  thou  bearest  for  us, 
Elso  would  despair  reign  o'er  us  ; 
Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Jesus  ! 

2  O  Lamb  of  God,  most  holy  !  etc. 
Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Jesus  ! 

3  O  Lamb  of  God,  most  holy  !  etc. 
Thy  peace  be  with  us,  O  Jesus  ! 


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PASSION.  77 

77  7,7,6,-?  ,7,8. 

SEE,  world !  thy  Life  assailed ; 
On  the  accursed  tree  nailed, 
Thy  Saviour  sinks  in  death  ! 
The  mighty  Prince  from  heaven 
Himself  hath  freely  given 
To  shame,  and  blows,  and  cruel  wrath ! 

2  Come  hither  now  and  ponder, 
'Twill  fill  thy  soul  with  wonder, 

Blood  streams  from  every  pore. 
Through  grief  whose  depth  none  knoweth. 
From  His  great  heart  there  floweth 

Sigh  after  sigh  of  anguish  o'er ! 

3  Who  is  it  that  afflicts  Thee  ? 
My  Saviour  what  dejects  Thee 

And  causeth  all  Thy  woe  ? 
Sin  Thou  committed' st  never, 
As  we  and  our  seed  ever, 

Of  deeds  of  evil  naught  dost  know. 

4  I  many  times  transgressing, 
In  number  far  surpassing 

The  sand  upon  the  coast, 
I  thus  the  cause  have  given, 
That  Thou  with  grief  art  riven, 

And  the  afflicted  martyr  host. 

5  I've  done  it,  and  deliver 
Me  hand  and  foot  forever 

Thou  justly  might'st  to  hell. 
The  mocking  to  Thee  offered, 
Tho  scourging  Thou  hast  suffered, 

My  soul  it  was  deserved  it  well. 

6  The  load  Thou  takest  on  Thee, 
That  pressed  so  sorely  on  me, 


78  PASSION. 

Than  stone  more  heavily. 
A  curse,  Lord,  Thou  becamest, 
Thus  blessings  for  me  claimest, 

Thy  pain  must  all  my  comfort  be. 

7  Not  death  itself  Thou  fearest, 
As  surety  Thou  appearest 

For  all  my  debts  and  me. 
For  me  Thy  brow  is  crown&d 
With  thorns,  and  Thou'rt  disowned 

By  men,  and  bear'st  all  patiently. 

8  Into  death's  jaws  Thou  springest, 
Deliverance  to  me  bringest 

From  such  a  monster  dire. 
My  death  away  Thou  takest, 
Thy  grave  its  grave  Thou  makest ; 

O  love,  O  unexampled  fire  ! 

9  I'm  bound,  my  Saviour  ever, 
By  ties  most  sacred  never 

Thy  service  to  forsake  ; 
With  soul  and  body  ever, 
With  all  my  powers  t'  endeavor, 

In  praise  and  service  joy  to  take. 

10  Not  much  can  I  be  giving 
In  this  poor  life  I'm  living, 

But  one  thing  do  I  say : 
Thy  death  and  sorrows  ever, 
Till  soul  from  body  sever, 

My  heart  remember  shall  for  aye. 

11  Before  mine  eyes  I'll  place  them, 
And  joyfully  embrace  them, 

Wherever  I  may  be, 
They'll  be  a  glass  revealing 
Pure  innocence,  and  sealing 

Love  and  unfeigned  sincerity. 


passion.  79 

12  Of  sin  how  great  the  danger; 
How  it  excites  Grod's  anger ; 

How  doth  His  vengeance  burn; 
How  sternly  He  chastiseth ; 
How  His  wrath's  flood  ariseth: — 

Shall  I  from  all  Thy  suffrings  learn. 

13  From  them  shall  I  be  learning, 
How  I  may  be  adorning, 

My  heart  with  quietness, 
And  how  I  still  should  love  them 
Whose  malice  aye  doth  move  them 

To  grieve  me  by  their  wickedness. 

14  When  tongues  of  bad  men  grieve  me, 
Of  peace  and  name  deprive  me, 

My  restive  heart  I'll  still  § 
Their  evil  deeds  enduring9 
Of  pardon  free  assuring 

My  neighbor  for  his  every  ill. 

15  I'll  on  the  cross  unite  me 

To  Thee,  what  doth  delight  me 

I'll  there  renounce  for  aye. 
Whate'er  Thy  Spirit's  grieving, 
There  I'll  for  aye  be  leaving 

As  much  as  in  my  strength  doth  lay. 

16  Thy  groaning  and  Thy  sighing, 
Thy  thousand  tears  and  crying, 

That  once  were  heard  from  Thee, 
They'll  lead  me  to  Thy  glory, 
Where  I  shall  joy  before  Thee, 

And  evermore  at  rest  shall  be  ! 

78  7s. 

SAVIOUR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
Low  we  bow  the  adoring  knee  ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes ; 


80  PASSION. 

O  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 

8  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years, 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears, 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distress 
In  the  savage  wilderness  ; 
By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  the  insulting  Tempter's  power: 
TurnvO  turn  a  favoring  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 

3  By  Thine  hour  of  dire  despair; 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer  ; 

By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn  ; 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice : 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 

4  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan  ; 
By  the   sad  sepulchral  stone  ; 
By  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God ; 

O  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty  reascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  Litany  I 

79  8,8,7,8,7. 

SEVEN  times  our  blessed  Saviour  spoke, 
AVhen  on  the  cross  our  sins  He  took, 
And  died  lest  man  should  perish  : 
Let  us  His  last  and  dying  words 
In  our  remembrance  cherish. 


PASSION.  SI 

2  "Father,  forgive  these  men,  for  lo  k 
They  truly  know  not  what  they  do  !" 
So  far  His  love  extended : 

Forgive  us,  Lord,  when  we,  too,  have 
Through  ignorance  offended. 

3  Now  to  the  contrite  thief  He  cries  : 
"Thou,  verily,  in  Paradise 

Shalt  meet  me  ere  to-morrow  :" 

Lord,  take  us  to  Thy  kingdom  soon, 
Who  linger  here  in  sorrow. 

4  To  weeping  Mary,  standing  by, 
"Behold  thy  Son  !  "  now  hear  Him  cry  ; 
To  John,  "Behold  Thy  mother  !" 

Protect,  Lord,  those  we  leave  behind, 
Let  each  befriend  the  other. 

5  Once  more  He  saith,  "I  thirst !  I  thirst !" 
O  Prince  of  life  !  Thou  dar'st  the  Avorst, 
Because  for  our  salvation 

Thy  thirst  is  great  :  then  help  us  Thou 
That  we  escape  damnation. 

G  Again,  "My  God,  my  God,  O  why 
Forsake  me  in  my  agony  ?" 
Lord,  Thou  wast  here  forsaken, 

That  we  might  be  received  on  high; 
Let  this  our  hope  awaken. 

7  Then,  when  the  victory  was  won, 
"Tis  finished  I"  for  Thy  work  was  done. 
To  Thee  our  work  commending, 

May  we  each  task  Thou  dost  impose 
Bring  to  a  joyful  ending. 

8'  And  last,  before  His  sufferings  end, 
"O  God  my  Father,  I  commend 
To  Thy  true  hands  my  spirit  :" 

Be  this,  when  sinks  my  dying  heart, 
The  wish  that  last  shall  stir  it. 


82  passion. 


9  Whoe'er,  by  sense  of  sin  oppressed, 
On  these  blest  words  his  thoughts  doth  rest, 
Thence  joy  and  hope  obtaineth, 
And,  through  God's  love  and  boundless  grace. 
A  peaceful  conscience  gaineth. 


10  0  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  Guide, 
Who  hast  for  our  salvation  died  ! 
On  this  forever  dwelling, 

May  we  each  hour  Thy  death  regard, 
Thy  grief,  all  grief  excelling  ! 


80  4,  4, 

10  rest,  mvRest ! 
Thou  ever  Blest  ! 
Thy  grave  with  sinners  making  ; 

By  Thy  precious  death  from  sin 
My  dead  soul  awaking. 


S' 


2  After  Thy  strife, 
Life  of  my  life, 

ThouTt  in  the  tomb  reposing, 
Round  Thee  now  a  rock-hewn  grave, 
Rock  of  ages,  closing. 

3  How  cold  art  Thou, 
My  Saviour,  now  ! 

Thy  fervent  love  hath  driven 
Thee'into  the  cold,  dark  grave, 
That  I  might  gain  heaven. 

4  Breath  of  all  breath  ! 
I  know,  from  death 

Thou  wilt  my  dust  awaken  ; 
Wherefore  should  I  dread  the  grave, 
Or  my  faith  be  shaken  I 


PASSION.  83 

5  To  me  the  tomb 
Shall  be  a  room, 

Where  I  lie  down  on  roses  ; 
Who  by  faith  hath  conquered  death, 
Sweetly  there  reposes. 

6  The  body  dies — 
Naught  else — and  lies 

In  dust,  until  victorious 
From  the  grave  it  shall  arise 
Beautiful  and  glorious. 

7  Meantime  I  will, 
My  Saviour,  still 

Deep  in  my  bosom  lay  Thee, 
Ever  musing  on  Thy  death  : 
Leave  me  not,  I  pray  Thee ! 

81  8,7. 

STRICKEN,  smitten  and  afflicted, 
See  Him  dying  on  the  tree  ! 
'Tis  the  Christ  by  man  rejected  ; 
Yes,  my  soul,  'tis  He  !  'tis  He  ! 
Tis  the  long  expected  Prophet, 

David's  Son,  yet  David's  Lord  ; 
Proofs  I  see  sufficient  of  it : 
'Tis  the  true  and  faithful  Word. 

2  Tell  me,  ye  who  hear  Him  groaning, 

Was  there  ever  grief  like  His.? 
Friends  through  fear  His  cause  disowning, 

Foes  insulting  His  distress  ; 
Many  hands  were  raised  to  wound  Him, 

None  would  interpose  to  save  ; 
But  the  deepest  stroke  that  pierced  Him 

Was  the  stroke  that  Justice  gave. 

3  Ye  who  think  of  sin  but  lightly, 

Nor  suppose  the  evil  great, 


84  PASSION. 

Here  may  View  its  nature  rightly, 
Here  its  guilt  may  estimate. 

Mark  the  Sacrifice  appointed ! 

See  who  bears  the  awful  load  ; 
Tis  theWoRD,  the  Lord's  Annointed, 
Son  of  man,  and  Son  of  God. 

4  Here  we  have  a  firm  foundation  ; 
Here  the  refuge  of  the  lost ; 
Christ's  the  Rock  of  our  salvation  : 
His  the  name  of  which  we  boast  ; 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  wounded  1 

Sacrifice  to  cancel  guilt ! 
None  shall  ever  be  confounded 
Who  on  Him  their  hope  have  built. 
82 

THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 

And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 

Washed  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

111  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 


C,  M 


PASSION.  85 

When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

6  Lord,  I  believe  Thou  hast  prepared 

(Unworthy  though  I  be) 
For  me  a  blood-bought  free  reward, 
A  golden  harp  for  me. 

7  'Tis  strung  and  tuned  for  endless  years, 

And  formed  by  power  divine 
To  sound  in  God  the  Father's  ears 
No  other  name  but  Thine. 


THY  soul,  O  Jesus,  hallow  me, 
Thy  spirit  steep  me  all  in  Thee, 
Thy  bod}'-,  pierced  by  ruthless  steel, 
My  wretched  soul  and  body  heal. 

2  The  water  frcm  Thy  side  that  poured 
For  me  a  cleansing  bath  afford, 
And  all  Thy  blood,  with  life  divine, 
Revive  this  languid  heart  of  mine. 

3  The  sweat  of  death  upon  Thy  face 
Deliver  me  from  death's  embrace, 
And  all  Thy  passion,  cross,  and  pain, 
With  strength  my  feebleness  sustain. 

4  O  Christ,  turn  not  away  from  me, 
Accept  and  hide  me  quite  in  Thee, 
Within  Thy  holy  wounds  inclose, 
And  keep  me  safe  from  all  my  foes. 

5  In  death's  dark  hour  in  me  abide, 
And  place  me,  Saviour,  at  Thy  side, 
Where  with  Thy  saints  I  shall  adore, 
And  praise  Thee,  Lord,  forevermore. 


L.M 


86  PASSION. 

84  o,  m. 

TO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
Awake  the  sacred  song  ! 
O  may  His  love,  (immortal  flame  !) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  I 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  His  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  Thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Till  strangers  love  the  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

85  L.  M. 

TO  Thee,  Lord  Jesus,  thanks  we  give, 
Who  diedst  for  us,  that  we  might  live, 
And  through  Thy  holy,  precious  blood 
Didst  make  us  righteous  before  God. 

2  And  pray  Thee,  O  true  God  and  Man, 
Who  Avast  for  our  offences  slain  : 
Save  us  from  everlasting  death, 

And  cheer  us,  when  we  yield  our  breath 

3  Defend  us,  Lord,  from  sin  and  shame  ; 
Help  us  by  Thine  almighty  name, 

To  bear  our  crosses  patiently, 
To  trust  in  Thy  great  agony, 


PASSION.  87 

And  thence  the  full  assurance  gain, 
That  Thou  wilt  e'er  our  Friend  remain, 
And  not  forsake  us  in  our  strife, 
Until  we  enter  into  life. 


86 


WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 

3  See,  from  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  ! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe, 

Spreads  o'er  His  body  on  the  tree ; 
Then  I  am  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me. 

5  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mint 

That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

8  7  7,6,7,6,8,7,6. 

WHEN  o'er  my  sins  I  sorrow, 
Lord,  I  will  look  to  Thee, 
And  hence  my  comfort  borrow, 
That  Thou  wast  slain  for  me. 
Yea,  Lord,  Thy  precious  blood  was  spilt 

For  me,  O  most  unworthy, 
To  take  away  my  guilt. 
2  O  what  a  marvelous  offering  ! 
Behold  1  the  Master  spares 
His  servants,  and  their  suffering 
And  grief  for  them  He  bears. 


S  PASSION. 

God  stoopeth  from  His  throne  on  high, 

For  me,  His  guilty  creature, 
He  deigns  as  man  to  die. 

3  My  manifold  transgression 

Henceforth  can  harm  me  none, 
For  Jesus'  bloody  passion 

For  me  God's  grace  hath  won  ; 
His  precious  blood  my  debts  hath  paid  ; 

Of  hell  and  all  its  torments 
I  am  no  more  afraid. 

4  Therefore,  I  will  forever 

Give  glory  unto  Thee, 
O  Jesus,  loving  Saviour, 

For  what  Thou'st  borne  for  me  . 
In  songs  of  thanks  I'll  spend  my  breath 

For  Thy  sad  cry,  Thy  sufferings, 
Thy  wrongs,  Thy  guiltless  death. 

5  Lord,  let  Thy  woes,  Thy  patience, 

My  heart  with  strength  inspire 
To  vanquish  all  temptations, 

And  spurn  all  low  desire  ; 
This  thought  I  fain  would  cherish  most- 

What  pain  mv  soul's  redemption 
To  Thee,  O  Saviour  cost  ! 

6  Whate'er  may  be  the  burden, 

The  cross  here  on  me  laid  ; 
Be  shame  or  want  my  guerdon, 

I'll  bear  it  with  Thine  aid  ; 
Give  patience,  give  me  strength  to  take 

Thee  for  my  bright  example, 
And  all  the  world  forsake. 

7  And  let  me  do  to  others 

As  Thou  hast  done  to  me, 

Love  all  men  as  my  brothers, 

And  serve  them  willingly, 


EASTER. 

With  ready  heart,  nor  seek  my  own, 
But  as  Thou,  Lord,  hast  helped  us, 
From  purest  love  alone. 

8  And  let  Thy  cross  upbear  me 
With  strength,  when  I  depart ; 

Tell  me  that  naught  can  tear  me 
From  my  Redeemer's  heart, 

But  since  my  trust  is  in  Thy  grace' 
Thou  wilt  accept  me  yonder, 

Where  I  shall  see  Thy  face  ! 


VII.  EASTER. 

88  7,6. 

AWAKE,  my  heart,  with  gladness, 
See  what  to-day  is  done  ! 
How  after  gloom  and  sadness 

Comes  forth  the  glorious  Sun  ! 
My  Saviour  there  was  laid 
Where  our  bed  must  be  made, 
When  to  the  realms  of  light 
Our  spirit  wings  its  flight. 

2  They  in  the  grave  did  sink  Him, 

The  foe  held  jubilee  ; 
Before  he  can  bethink  him, 

Lo  !  Christ  again  is  free, 
And  "Victory  !"  He  cries, 
And  waveth  tow'rd  the  skies 
His  banner,  for  the  field 
Is  by  the  Hero  held. 

3  Upon  the  grave  is  standing 

The  Hero,  looking  round ; 
The  foe,  no  more  withstanding, 
His  weapons  on  the  ground 


90  EASTER. 

Throws  down,  his  hellish  powei 
To  Christ  he  must  give  o'er, 
And  to  the  Victor's  bands 
Must  yield  his  feet  and  hands. 

4  This  is  a  sight  that  gladdens 

And  fills  my  heart  with  glee  •, 
Now,  naughtsoever  saddens 

My  soul,  nor  takes  from  me 
My  trust  or  fortitude, 
Or  any  precious  good 
Which  by  His  victory 
My  Saviour  gained  for  me. 

5  Hell  and  its  prince,  the  Devil, 

Now  of  their  power  are  shorn, 
I  now  am  safe  from  evil, 

And  sin  I  laugh  to  scorn  ; 
Grim  death  with  all  his  might 
Cannot  my  soul  affright  ; 
He  is  a  powerless  form, 
Howe'er  he  rage  and  storm. 

6  The  world  against  me  rageth, 

Its  fury  I  disdain  ; 
Though  bitter  war  it  wageth, 

Its  work  is  all  in  vain. 
No  trouble  troubles  me, 
My  heart  from  care  is  free, 
Misfortune  now  is  play, 
And  night  is  bright  as  day. 

7  I  cleave  now  and  forever, 

To  Christ,  a  member  true ; 
My  Head  Avill  leave  me  never, 

Whate'er  He  passeth  through, 
He  treads  the  world  beneath 
His  feet,  and  conquers  death 
And  hell,  and  breaks  sin's  thrali 
I'm  with  Him  through  it  all. 


EASTEE.  91 

8  To  glory  He  ascendeth, 

I  follow  Him  fore'er, 
For  Christ,  my  Head,  defendeth 

His  member  from  all  care : 
No  enemy  I  fear, 
Because  my  Head  is  near; 
My  Saviour  is  my  Shield, 
By  Him  all  rage  is  stilled. 

9  He  brings  me  to  the  portal 

That  opens  into  bliss, 
Where  graved  in  words  immortal 

This  golden  scripture  is  : 
"Who  there  are  scorned  with  me, 
Here  with  me  crowned  shall  be  ; 
Who  there  with  me  shall  die, 
Shall  here  be  raised  as  I !" 
89  7s. 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  again  ! 
Christ  has  broken  death's  strong  chain  ! 
Hark,  the  angels  shout  for  joy, 
Singing  evermore  on  high : 


Hallelujah ! 


Hallelujah ! 


2  He  who  gave  for  us  His  life, 
Who  for  us  endured  the  strife, 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day  ! 
We,  too,  sing  for  joy,  and  say : 

3  He  who  bore  all  pain  and  loss 
Comfortless  upon  the  cross, 
Lives  in  glory  now  on  high, 
Pleads  for  us  and  hears  our  cry  : 

Hallelujah! 

4  He  whose  path  no  records  tell, 
Who  descended  into  hell, 

Who  the  strong  man  armed  hath  bound, 
Now  in  highest  heaven  is  crowned: 

Hallelujah ! 


02  EASTEK. 

5  He  who  slumbered  in  the  grave, 
Is  exalted  now  to  save  ; 

Now  through  Christendom  it  rings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings  ! 

Hallelujah ! 

6  Now  He  bids  us  tell  mankind 
How  all  may  salvation  find, 
How  poor  sinners  are  forgiven, 
And  through  faith  may  enter  heaven "; 

Hallelujah ! 

7  Thou  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
Christ,  to-day  Thy  people  feed ; 
Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away, 
That  we  all  may  sing  for  aye : 

Hallelujah ! 

00  7s. 

"pHRIST,  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day," 

\J  Sons  of  men  and  angels  say, 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won  : 
Lo  !  our  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 
Lo  !  He  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell. 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise  ; 
Christ  has  opened  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  ; 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? 
Dying  once,  He  all  doth  save ; 
Where  thy  victory,  O  grave  ? 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head : 


EASTER.  [[93 

Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise  ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies  ! 

6  Hail  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven  ! 
Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  given : 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now  ; 
Hail,  the  Resurrection  Thou  ! 

91  10,6,10,6,9,9.4. 

I  AM  content !  My  Jesus  liveth  still, 
In  whom  my  heart  is  pleased ; 
He  hath  fulfilled  the  law  of  God  for  me, 

God's  wrath  He  hath  appeased  ; 
Since  Him  from  life  death  could  not  sever, 
I  also  shall  not  die  forever. 
I  am  content ! 

2  I  am  content !  My  Jesus  is  my  Head, 

His  member  I  will  be  ; 
He  bowed  His  head,  when  on  the  cross  He  died, 

With  cries  of  agony  ; 
Now  death  is  brought  into  subjection 
For  me,  too,  by  His  resurrection. 
I  am  content ! 

3  I  am  content !  My  Jesus  is  my  Lord, 

My  Prince  of  life  and  peace  ; 
His  loving  heart  is  thirsting  after  man's 

Welfare  and  future  bliss. 
Where  He,  my  Lord  and  Master,  liveth, 
His  servant  also  He  receiveth. 
I  am  content ! 

4  I  am  content !  My  Jesus  is  my  Light, 

My  radiant  Sun  of  grace. 
His  cheering  rays  beam  blessings  f ort1!  for  all, 

Sweet  comfort,  hope,  and  peace. 
This  Easter-sun  "brings  life,  salvation. 
And  everlasting  exultation. 
I  am  content ! 


94 


EASTER. 


5  I  am  content  !  Lord,  draw  me  but  to  Thee, 
That  from  the  dead  I  rise 
With  Thee,  my  Head,  and  enter  cheerfully 

Into  Thy  heavenly  joys. 
The  fetters  of  my  body  sever, 
Then  shall  my  soul  rejoice  forever. 
I  am  content ! 

92  L.  M. 

I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives ! 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  give-  ! 


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ves,  He  lives,  who  once  was  dead. 
ves,  my  ever-living  Head. 

ves  triumphant  from  the  grave, 
ves  eternally  to  save  ; 
ves  all-glorious  in  the  sky, 
ves  exalted  there  on  high. 

ves  to  bless  me  with  His  love, 
ves  to  plead  for  me  above, 
ves  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
ves  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

ves  to  grant  me  rich  supply, 
ves  to  guide  me  with  His  eye, 
ves  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
ves  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

ves  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
ves  to  wipe  away  my  tear-, 
ves  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
ves,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

ves,  my  kind,  wise,  heavenly  Friend, 
ves  and  loves  me  to  the  end  ; 
ves.  and  while  He  lives,  I'll  sing  : 
ves.  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  ! 

ves.  and  grants  me  daily  breath  ; 
ves,  and  I  shall  conquer  death  ; 


EASTER.  95 

He  lives  my  mansion  to  prepare ; 
He  lives  to  bring  me  safely  there. 

8  He  lives,  all  glory  to  His  name  ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same  ; 
0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 
"I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  !" 

93  8,7,8,-7,7,8, 7,4. 

IN  Death's  strong  grasp  the  Saviour  lay, 
For  our  offences  given  ; 
But  now  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 
And  brings  us  life  from  heaven. 
Therefore  let  us  all  rejoice, 
And  praise  our  God  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  loud  Hallelujahs. 

Hallelujah ! 

2  No  son  of  man  could  conquer.Death, 

Such  mischief  sin  had  wrought  us, 
For  innocence  dwelt  not  on  earth, 

And,  therefore,  Death  had  brought  us 
Into  thralldom  from  of  old, 
And  ever  grew  more  strong  and  bold, 

And  kept  us  in  his  bondage. 

Hallelujah  ! 

3  But  Jesus  Christ,  God's  only  Son, 

To  our  low  state  descended, 
The  cause  of  Death  he  has  undone, 

His  power  forever  ended, 
Ruined  all  his  right  and  claim, 
And  left  him  nothing  but  the  name, — 

His  sting  is  lost  forever. 

Hallelujah  I 

4  It  was  a  strange  and  dreadful  fray, 

When  Death  and  Life  contended  ; 
But  it  was  Life  that  won  the  day, 
The  reign  of  Death  was  ended. 


96  EASTER. 

Holy  Scripture  plainly  saith, 
That  Death  is  swallowed  up  by  Death, 
Made  henceforth  a  derision/ 

Hallelujah ! 

5  Here  the  true  Paschal  Lamb  we  see. 

Whom  God  so  freely  gave  us  ; 
He  died  on  the  accursed  tree, 

B     strong  His  love  !  to  save  us. 
See  !  His  blood  doth  mark  our  door. 
Faith  points  to  it.  Death  passes  o'er, 

The  Murderer  can  not  harm  us. 

Hallelujah ! 

6  So  let  us  keep  the  festival 

With  heartfelt  exultation. 
Christ  is  Himself  the  Joy  of  all. 

The  Sun  of  our  salvation. 
By  His  grace  He  doth  impart 
Eternal  sunshine  to  the  heart ; 

The  niirht  of  sin  is  ended. 

Hallelujah  ! 

?  Then  let  us  feast  this  Easter-day 
On  Christ,  the  Bread  of  heaven  ; 
The  Word  of  grace  hath  purged  away 

The  old  and~evil  leaven  ; 
Christ  alone  our  souls  will  feed, 
He  is  our  meat  and  drink,  inde^ 
Faith  lives  upon  no  other. 

Hallelujah ! 


94 

JESUS  Christ,  my  sure  Defence 
And  my  Saviour,  ever  liveth  ; 
Knowing  this,  my  confidence 

Rests  upon  the  hope  it  giveth. 
Though  the  night  of  death  be  fraught 
Still  with  many  an  anxious  thought. 


EASTER.  97 

2  Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  lives ! 

I,  too,  unto  life  must  waken ; 
Endless  joy  my  Saviour  gives  ; 

Shall  my  courage  then  be  shaken  ? 
Shall  I  fear?  or  could  the  Head 
Rise  and  leave  His  members  dead  ? 

3  Nay,  too  closely  am  I  bound 

Unto  Him  by  hope  forever ; 
Faith's  strong  hand  the  Rock  hath  found, 

Grasped  it,  and  will  leave  it  never  ; 
Not  the  ban  of  death  can  part 
From  its  Lord  the  trusting  heart. 

4  I  am  only  flesh  and  blood, 

And  on  this  corruption  seizeth; 
But  I  know  my  Lord  and  God 

From  the  grave  my  body  raiseth, 
That  with  Him  eternally 
In  His  glory  I  may  be. 

5  Glorified  I  shall  again 

With  this  skin  then  be  enshrouded, 
In  this  body  I  shall  then 

See  my  God  with  eyes  unclouded, 
In  this  flesh  I  then  chall  see 
Jesus  Christ  eternally. 

6  Then  these  eyes  my  Lord  shall  know, 

My  Redeemer  and  my  Brother ; 
In  His  love  my  soul  shall  glow, — 

I  myself,  and  not  another  1 
Only  there  shall  disappear 
Weakness  in  and  round  me  here. 

7  What  now  sickens,  mourns,  and  sighs, 

Christ  with  Him  in  glory  bringeth ; 
Earthly  is  the  seed  and  dies, 

Heavenly  from  the  grave  it  springeth ; 
Natural  is  the  death  we  die, 
Spiritual  our  life  on  high. 

10 


3  EASTER. 

8  Then  take  comfort,  nay,  rejoice  ! 

For  His  members  Christ  will  cherish  ; 
Fear  not,  they  will  know  His  voice, 

Though  awhile  they  seem  to  perish, 
When  the  final  trump  is  heard, 
And  the  deaf,  cold  grave  is  stirred. 

9  Laugh  to  scorn  the  gloomy  grave, 

And  at  death  no  longer  tremble, 
For  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  save, 

Round  Him  shall  His  saints  assemble, 
Raising  them  o'er  all  their  foes, 
Mortal  weakness,  fear,  and  woes. 

10  Only  draw  away  your  heart 

Now  from  pleasures  base  and  hollow  : 
Would  ye  there  with  Christ  have  part, 
Here  His  footsteps  ye  must  follow  ; 
Fix  your  hearts  beyond  the  skies, 
Whither  ye  yourselves  would  rise  ! 

95  8,6,5,7,5. 

JESUS  Christ,  who  came  to  save, 
And  overcame  the  grave, 
Is  now  arisen, 
And  sin  hath  bound  in  prison. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  ! 

2  Who  without  a  sin  was  found, 
Bore  our  transgressions'  wound. 
He  is  our  Saviour, 

And  brings  us  to  God's  favor, 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  ! 

3  Life  and  mercy,  sin  and  death, 
All  in  His  hands  He  hath  : 
He  can  deliver 

All  who  trust  Him  forever. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  I 


EASTER.  99 

96  L.  M. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  strong  Hero  Thou, 
Grim  death  Thou  hast  o'erpowered  now, 
Thou  dost  destroy  hell's  gate  and  chain, 
Dost  on  the  third  day  rise  again. 

2  Thou  grantest  to  Thy  friends  the  grace 
To  look  again  upon  Thy  face, 

And  showest  them  the  glorious  prize, 
Won  when  from  death  Thou  didst  arise. 

3  Grant  that  we  and  all  Christians  may 
Partake  of  this  great  joy  to-day, 
Which  by  Thy  resurrection  Thou 
Vouchsaf  est  unto  all  men  now. 

4  Grant  us  that  we  may  rise  from  sin, 
A  holy  life  to  lead  begin, 

Till  we,  from  sin  and  pain  set  free, 
In  endless  Easter  live  with  Thee. 

97  L.M. 

WHERE  wilt  Thou  go,  since  night  draws  near, 
O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Pilgrim  dear  ? 
Lord,  make  me  happy,  be  my  Guest, 
And  in  my  heart,  O  deign  to  rest. 

2  Grant  my  request,  O  dearest  Friend, 
For  truly,  I  Thy  best  intend ; 
Thou  knowest  that  Thou  ever  art 

A  welcome  Guest  unto  my  heart. 

3  The  day  is  now  far  spent  and  gone, 
'Tis  toward  evening,  night  comes  on ; 
Then  stay  with  me,  Thou  heavenly  Light, 
And  do  not  leave  me  in  this  night. 

4  Enlighten  me  that  from  the  way 
That  leads  to  heaven,  I  may  not  stray, 


100  EASTER. 

That  I  may  never  be  misled, 

Though  night  of  sin  is  round  me  spread. 

5  And  when  I  on  my  death-bed  lie, 
Help  me,  and  let  me  gently  die. 
O  stay  !  I  will  not  let  Thee  go  ! 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me,  Lord,  I  know. 


98  8,7,7. 

WHO  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 
All  His  raiment  stained  with  blood, 
To  the  captive  speaking  freedom, 
Bringing  and  bestowing  good  ; 
Glorious  in  the  garb  He  wears, 
Glorious  in  the  spoil  He  bears  ? 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 

Traveling  onward  in  His  might ; 
'Tis  the  Saviour  ;  O  how  glorious 

To  His  people  is  the  sight ! 
Satan  conquered  and  the  grave, 
Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save. 

3  Why  that  blood  His  raiment  staining  ? 

'Tis  the  blood  of  many  slain  : 
Of  His  foes  there's  none  remaining, 

None  the  contest  to  maintain. 
Fall'n  they  are,  no  more  to  rise ; 
All  their  glory  prostrate  lies. 

4  Mighty  Victor  !  reign  forever, 

Wear  the  crown  so  dearly  won  ; 
Never  shall  Thy  people,  never, 

Cease  to  sing  what  Thou  hast  done : 
Thou  hast  fought  Thy  people's  foes; 
Thou  hast  healed  Thy  people's  woes. 


ASCENSIOK,  101 

VIII.  ASCENSION. 


99 


A  HYMN  of  glory  let  us  sing  ; 
New  songs  throughout  the  world  shall  ring: 
By  a  new  way  none  ever  trod, 
Christ  mounteth  to  the  throne  of  God. 

2  May  our  affections  thither  tend, 
And.  thither  constantly  ascend, 
Where,  seated  on  the  Father's  throne, 
Thee  reigning  in  the  heavens  we  own  ! 

3  Be  Thou  our  present  Joy,  O  Lord- 
Who  wilt  be  ever  our  Reward  : 
And  as  the  countless  ages  flee, 
May  all  our  glory  he  in  Thee  ! 


100  4,4,7. 

DRAW  us  to  Thee, 
For  then  shall  we 
Walk  in  Thy  steps  forever, 
And  hasten  on 
Where  Thou  art  gone, 
To  be  with  Thee,  dear  Saviour. 

2  Draw  us  to  Thee, 
Lord,  lovingly; 

Let  us  depart  with  gladness, 

That  we  may  be 

Forever  free 
From  sorrow,  grief,  and  sadness. 

3  Draw  us  to  Thee, 
O  gran  t  that  we 

May  find  the  road  to  heaven; 

Direct  our  way, 

Lest  we  should  stray, 
And  from  Thy  paths  be  driven. 


102  ASCENSION. 

4  Draw  us  to  Thee, 
That  also  we 

Thy  heavenly  bliss  inherit, 

And  ever  dwell 

Where  sin  and  hell 
Xo  more  can  vex  our  spirit. 

5  Draw  us  to  Thee 

Unceasingly, 
Into  Thy  kingdom  take  us  ; 
Let  us  fore'er 
Thy  glory  share, 
•  Thy  saints  and  joint-heirs  make  us. 


101 

HAIL  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise, 
To  His  throne  above  the  skies  I 
Christ,  the  Iamb  for  sinners  given, 
Re-ascends  His  native  heaven. 


2  There  the  glorious  triumph  waits  ; 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ; 

He  hath  conquered  death  and  sin  ; 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in  ! 

3  Him  though  highest  heaven  receives, 
Still  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves; 
Though  returning  to  His  throne, 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

.  He   lifts  His  hands  above  ! 
See,  He  shows  the  prints  of  lovei 
Hark,  His  gracious  lips  bestow, 
Blessings  on  His  Church  below  ! 

5  Still  for  us  His  death  He  pleads  ; 
Prevalent,  He  intercedes  : 
Near  Himself  prepares  our  place, 
Harbinger  of  human  race. 


ASCENSION.  103 

6  There  we  shall  with  Thee  remain, 
Partners  of  Thy  endless  reign  ; 
There  Thy  face  unclouded  see, 
Find  our  heaven  of  heavens  in  Thee. 

102  8,  7,  7. 

HARK,  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
Sound  the  note  of  praise  above  ! 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love. 
See,  He  sits  on  yonder  throne  ; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Christians,  come,  unite  your  praises 

"With  the  angels  round  His  throne  : 
Soon,  Ave  hope,  our  God  will  raise  us 

To  the  place  where  He  is  gone. 
Meet  it  is  that  we  should  sing, 
"Glory,  glory  to  our  King  !" 

3  Sing  how  Jesus  came  from  heaven, 

How  He  bore  the  cross  below, 
How  all  power  to  Him  is  given 

How  He  reigns  in  glory  now 
'Tis  a  great  and  endless  theme 
O  'tis  sweet  to  sing  of  Him. 

4  Jesus,  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  makes  it  fair : 
Lord  of  life,  Thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheers  and  charms  Thy  people  here. 
When  we  think  of  love  like  Thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 

5  King  of  glory,  reign  forever  ; 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown  : 
Nothing  from  Thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  Thou  hast  made  Thine  own  ; 
Happy  objects  of  Thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  Thy  face. 


104  ASCENSION. 

6  Saviour,  hasten  Thine  appearing; 

Bring,  O  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing, 
"Glory,  glory  to  our  King  !" 

103  7, 6. 

LO  !  God  to  heaven  ascendeth ! 
Throughout  its  regions  vast 
With  shouts  triumphant  blendeth 

The  trumpet's  thrilling  blast: 
Sing  praise  to  Christ  the  Lord, 
Sing  praise  with  exultation, 
King  of  each  heathen  nation  ! 
The  God  of  hosts  adored  ! 

2  With  joy  is  heaven  resounding, 

Christ's  glad  return  to  see  ; 
Behold  the  saints  surrounding 

The  Lord  who  set  them  free  : 
Bright  myriads  thronging  come ; 

The  cherub  band  rejoices, 

And  loud  seraphic  voices 
Welcome  Messiah  home. 

3  No  more  the  way  is  hidden, 

Since  Christ,  our  Head,  arose: 
No  more  to  man  forbidden 

The  road  to  heaven  that  goes. 
Our  Lord  is  gone  before, 

But  here  He  will  not  leave  us, 

In  heaven  He'll  soon  receive  us  ; 
He  opens  wide  the  door. 

4  Christ  is  our  place  preparing, 

To  heaven  we,  too,  shall  rise, 
And,  joys  angelic  sharing, 
Be  where  our  Treasure  lies, 


ASCENSION.  105 

There  may  each  heart  be  found  ! 
Where  Jesus  Christ  has  entered, 
There  let  our  hopes  be  centered, 

Our  course  still  heavenward  bound ! 

5  May  we,  His  servants,  thither 

In  heart  and  mind  ascend  ; 
And  let  us  sing  together  : 

"We  seek  Thee,  Christ  our  Friend, 
Thee,  God's  anointed  Son, 

Our  Life,  and  AVay  to  heaven, 

To  whom  all  power  is  given, 
Our  Joy,  and  Hope,  and  Crown  !" 

6  Farewell  with  all  thy  treasures, 

O  world,  to  falsehood  given  ! 
Thy  dross  gives  no  true  pleasures  ; 

We  seek  the  joys  of  heaven  : 
The  Saviour  is  our  Prize  ; 

He  comforts  us  in  sadness, 

And  fills  our  hearts  with  gladness ; 
To  Him  we  lift  our  eyes. 

7  When,  on  our  vision  dawning, 

Will  break  the  wished-for  hour 
Of  that  all-glorious  morning, 

When  Christ  shall  come  with  power  ? 
O  come,  thou  welcome  day  ! 

When  we,  our  Saviour  meeting, 

His  second  advent  greeting, 
Shall  hail  the  heaven. sent  ray. 

104  L,M. 

OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead ; 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  : 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
The  Victor  rises  to  the  sky. 


106 


ASCENSION. 


2  There  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay : 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates  ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  ! 

3  "Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene: 
He  claims  these  mansions  as  His  right : 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in  !" 

1  "Who  is  the  King  of  glory,— who  ?" 
"The  Lord,  that  all  His  foes  o'ercame, 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew  ; 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name." 

5  Lo,  His  triumphat  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solmn  lay : 

"Lift  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates  ; 

Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !" 

6  "Who  is  the  King  of  glory,— who  ?" 

"The  Lord,  of  glorious  power  possessed  ; 
The  King. of  saints  and  angels  too  ; 
God  over  all,  forever  blest !" 

105  Iambic  8,7. 

SINCE  Christ  has  gone  to  heaven,  Hifchome, 
I,  too,  that  home  one  day  must  share, 
And  in  this  hope  I  overcome 

All  doubt,  all  anguish,  and  despair  : 
For  where  the  Head  is,  well  we  know, 
The  members  He  has  left  below 
In  time  He  surely  gathers. 

2  Since  Christ  has  reached  His  glorious  throne 
And  mighty  gifts  henceforth  are  His, 
My  heart  can  rest  in  heaven  alone, 
On  earth  my  Lord  I  always  miss : 


ASCENSION.  107 

I  long  to  be  with  Him  on  high, 
My  heart  and  thoughts  forever  fly 
Where  is  my  only  Treasure. 

3  From  Thy  ascension  let  such  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  be  ever  found  in  me, 
That  steadfast  faith  may  guide  my  ways 

With  step  unf alt' ring  up  to  Thee, 
And  at  Thy  voice  I  may  depart 
With  joy  to  dwell  where  Thou,  Lord,  art ; 
Lord,  hear  my  supplication  ! 

106  H.  M. 

THE  atoning  work  is  done, 
The  Yictim's  blood  is  shed, 
And  Jesus  now  is  gone 

His  people's  cause  to  plead  : 
He  stands  in  heaven  their  great  High  Priest, 
And  bears  their  names  upon  His  breast. 

2  He  sprinkled  with  His  blood 

The  mercy-seat  above ; 
For  justice  had  withstood 

The  purposes  of  love  ; 
But  justice  now  withstands  no  more, 
And  mercy  yields  her  boundless  store. 

3  No  temple  made  with  hands 

His  place  of  service  is  ; 
In  heaven  itself  He  stands, 

A  heavenly  priesthood  His  : 
In  Him  the  shadows  of  the  Law 
Are  all  fulfilled,  and  now  withdraw. 

4  And  though  awhile  He  be 

Hid  from  the  eyes  of  men, 
His  people  look  to  see 

Their  great  High  Priest  again : 
In  brightest  glory  He  will  come, 
And  take  His  waiting  people  home. 


108  ascension, 

107  cm. 

THE  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 
Is  crowned  with  glory  now  ; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  His  by  sovereign  right : 
The  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heaven's  eternal  Light. 

3  The  Joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  Joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  love. 
And  grants  His  name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given  ; 

Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 

Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  Him  above  ; 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  His  love. 

6  The  cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  Him  : 
His  people's  hope,  His  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 

108  L.  M. 

WE  thank  Thee,  Jesus,  dearest  Friend, 
That  Thou  didst  into  heaven  ascend, 
O  mighty  God,  Immanuel ; 
Make  soul  and  body  strong  and  well. 

Hallelujah! 

2  Now  all  His  Christians  can  rejoice, 
And  sing  His  praise  with  cheerful  voice : 


ASCENSION.  109 

Glory  to  God  in  heaven's  high  throne, 
Our  Brother  is  God's  only  Son. 

Hallelujah ! 

3  Ascended  to  His  throne  on  high. 
He  yet  to  us  is  always  nigh  ; 
Thus  God  and  man  He  ever  reigns, 
And  infinite  in  power  remains 

Hallelujah ! 

4  Above  all  heavens  in  glory  raised, 
Forever  by  all  angels  praised, 
All  human  beings  rules  our  Lord, 
All  creatures  must  obey  His  word. 

Hallelujah ! 

5  He  rules  and  reigns  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  has  all  power  at  His  command, 

All  things  are  subject  to  His  rod — 
The  Son  of  man  and  Son  of  God. 

Hallelujah  I 

6  The  world,  sin,  Satan,  death  and  hell 
Are  vanquished  by  Immanuel ; 
Dispute  who  will  His  mighty  reign, 
He  still  the  Victor  must  remain. 

Hallelujah ! 

7  The  man  who  trusts  in  Him  is  blest, 
And  finds  in  Him  eternal  rest  ; 
This  world's  allurements  we  despise 
And  fix  on  Christ  alone  our  eyes. 

Hallelujah  I 

8  We  trust  in  Him,  our  Lord  and  God, 
Who  hath  redeemed  us  by  His  blood  ; 
He  captive  led  captivity, 

Fx  .nn  bitter  death  to  set  us  free. 

Hallelujah  I 


110  PENTECOST. 

9  We,  therefore,  heartily  rejoice, 
And  sing  His  praise  with  cheerful  voice  : 
Our  Brother,  our  own  flesh  and  blood, 
Is  God  and  King,  our  greatest  Good. 

Hallelujah ! 

10  Through  Him  we  heirs  of  heaven  arr  made  ; 
O  Brother,  Christ,  extend  Thine  aid, 

That  we  may  firmly  trust  in  Thee, 
And  live  through  Thee  eternally. 

Hallelujah ! 

11  Amen,  Amen,  O  Lord  !  we  cry  ; 
Do  Thou,  who  art  exalted  high, 

In  Thy  pure  doctrine  keep  our  hearts, 
And  shield  us  from  the  Devil's  arts. 

Hallelujah ! 

12  Come,  blessed  Lord,  in  glory  come 
To  judge  the  world  and  take  us  home 
Out  of  this  vale  of  tears,  that  we 
May  live  fore'er  in  heaven  with  Thee. 

Hallelujah ! 

13  Amen,  Amen,  again  we  sing, 

And  long  to  be  with  Thee,  our  King, 
Where  with  Thy  angels  we  again 
Shall  sing  in  heavenly  strains  Amen  ! 

Hallelujah! 


IX.  PENTECOST. 
109  8,8,8,7. 

COME,  God,  Creator,  Holy  Ghost, 
And  visit  Thou  the  souls  of  men  ; 
Fill  them  with  graces,  as  Thou  dost, 
Thy  creatures  make  pure  again. 

2  For  Comforter  Thy  name  we  call, 
Sweet  Gift  of  God  most  high  above 
A  holy  Unction  to  us  all, 
A  living  Fount,  Fire,  and  love. 


PENTECOST.  Ill 

3  Our  minds  enlighten  and  refresh. 

Deep  in  our  hearts  let  love  burn  bright  ; 
Thou  know'st  the  weakness  of  our  flesh; 
O  strengthen  us  with  Thy  might. 

4  Thou  with  Thy  wondrous  sevenfold  gifts, 

The  Finger  art  of  God's  right  hand ; 
The  Father's  Word  Thou  sendest  swift 
On  tongues  of  fire  to  each  land. 

5  Drive  far  from  us  our  wily  Foe, 

Grant  us  Thy  blessed  peace  within, 
That  in  Thy  footsteps  we  may  go, 
And  shun  the  dark  ways  of  sin. 

6  Teach  us  1o  know  the  Father  well 

And  Jesus  Christ,  His  Son,  our  Lord, 
That  in  our  iisarts  true  faith  may  dwell, 
Spirit  of  both,  aye  adored  ! 

7  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son 

Who  from  the  dead  is  risen  again, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  evermore  praise.      Amen. 

110  S.M, 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ! 
Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise  : 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Kevive  our  drooping  faith  ; 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove  ; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

3  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood ; 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 


112  PENTECOST. 

4  'Tis  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart. 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  therefore,  in  our  hearts; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free  : 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

Ill  8,8,8,8,8,8,9,9,8. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord  ! 
Be  all  Thy  graces  now  outpoured 
On  each  believer's  mind  and  heart ; 
Thy  fervent  love  to  them  impart. 
Lord,  by  the  brightness  of  Thy  light 
Thou  in  the  faith  dost  men  unite 
Of  every  tongue  and  every  nation  ; 
We,  therefore,  sing  with  exultation  : 

Hallelujah !  Hallelujah ! 

2  Thou  holy  Light,  our  Guide  divine, 
O  cause  the  Word  of  life  to  shine  ; 
Teach  us  to  know  our  God  aright, 
And  call  Him  Father  with  delight, 
From  error,  Lord,  our  souls  defend, 
That  they  on  Christ  alone  attend, 
In  Him  with  living  faith  abiding, 

In  Him  with  all  their  might  confiding. 

Hallelujah !  Hallelujah ! 

3  Thou  holy  Fire,  sweet  Source  of  rest, 
Grant  that,  with  joy  and  hope  possessed 
We  always  in  Thy  service  stay, 

And  trouble  drive  us  not  away. 
Lord,  by  Thy  power  prepare  each  heart 
To  our  weak  nature  strength  impart, 
That  firmly  here  we  be  contending, 
Through  life  and  death  to  Thee  ascending. 

Hallelujah !  Hallelujah  t 


PENTECOST. 


113 


112  CM. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See,  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys  ; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys  ! 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  : 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor,  dying  rate — 
Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

"With  all  Thy  quickening  powers. 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

113  8,7,7. 

COME,  O  come,  Thou  quickening  Spirit, 
True  God  from  eternity  ! 
Let  us  Thy  blest  grace  inherit, 

And  our  souls  be  filled  with  Thee  ; 
Then  shall  spirit,  life,  and  light 
Dissipate  our  inner  night. 

2  Grant  our  hearts  Thy  heavenly  treasure  : 

Wisdom,  counsel,  purity ; 
That  in  naught  we  may  take  pleasure 

But  in  that  which  pleaseth  Thee. 
Let  Thy  knowledge  spread  and  grow, 
Working  errors'  overthrow. 


114  PENTECOST. 

3  Lead  us  to  our  soul's  salvation, 

Keep  us  in  the  paths  of  grace, 
Shield  us  from  the  world's  temptation 

That  might  foil  us  in  the  race  ; 
When  we  stumble,  hear  our  call, 
Work  repentance  for  our  fall. 

4  Let  us  trust  Thy  witness  wholly 

That  we  children  are  of  God, 
Who  rely  upon  Him  solely, 

When  they  pass  beneath  the  rod  ; 
For  the  Father's  chastenings 
Bless  above  all  earthly  things. 

5  Prompt  us,  that  we  come  before  Him 

Joyously  with  hope  in  view, 
Sigh  in  us,  when  we  implore  Him. 

Ever  plead  for  us  anew  ; 
Then  our  prayer  shall  not  be  vain, 
And  our  faith  new  strength  shall  gain. 

6  If  our  soul  for  comfort  languish, 

And  despondency  grow  strong, 
That  the  heart  must  cry  in  anguish  : 

"O  my  God,  my  God,  how  long  !" 
Comfort  then  the  aching  breast, 
Grant  us  courage,  patience,  rest. 

7  Mighty  Spirit  of  reliance, 

Sure  Defence  in  all  our  need  ! 
When  the  Foe  bids  us  defiance, 

Bid  Thy  work  in  us  God  speed  ! 
Grant  us  weapons  for  the  strife, 
And  with  victory  crown  our  life, 

8  Guard,  O  God,  our  faith  forever  ; 

Let  not  Satan,  death  or  shame 
Ever  part  us  from  our  Saviour  ; 
Lord,  our  refuge  is  Thy  name. 


PENTECOST.  115 

Though  our  flesh  would  fain  say  Nay, 
Be  Thy  Word  to  us  still  Yea. 

9  And  when  death  life's  thread  is  rending, 

Then  assure  us  yet  the  more, 
As  the  heirs  of  life  unending, 

Of  the  glory  there  in  store 
Which  can  never  be  expressed, 
But  with  which  we  shall  be  blest. 


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7s. 
RACIOUS  Spirit,  Dove  divine  ! 
Let  Thy  light  within  me  shine  ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  with  Thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  Thy  pardoning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free  ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  His  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart ; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Dwell  Thyself  within  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  eternal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  Thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way  : 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine, 
Keep  me,  Lord,  forever  Thine. 

115  7s. 

OLY  GHOST,  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine  ! 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 

2  Let  me  see  my  Saviour's  face, 
Let  me  all  His  beauties  trace  ; 
Show  those  glorious  truths  to  me, 
Which  are  only  known  to  Thee. 


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116  PENTECOST. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine  : 
In  Thy  mercy  pity  me, 

From  sin's  bondage  set  me  free. 

4  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine  ; 
Yield  a  sacred,  settled  peace, 

Let  it  grow  and  still  increase. 

5  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Cast  down  every  idol-throne. 
Reign  supreme  and  reign  alone. 

6  See,  to  Thee  I  yield  my  heart, 
Shed  Thy  life  through  every  part. 
A  pure  temple  I  would  be, 
Wholly  dedicate  to  Thee. 

116  C.H.  M. 

LET  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky  : 
Christ,  our  ascended  Lord, 
Sends  down  His  Spirit  from  on  high, 

According  to  His  word  : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

2  The  Spirit  by  His  heavenly  breath, 

Creates  new  life  within  ; 
He  quickens  sinners  from  the  death 

Of  trespasses  and  sin  : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

3  The  things  of  Christ  the  Spirit  take.:, 

And  shows  them  unto  men  : 
The  fallen  soul  His  temple  makes  ; 
God's  image  stamps  again : 


PENTECOST.  117 

All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost  i 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 

With  Thy  celestial  fire  ; 
Come,  and  with  flames  of  zeal  and  love 

Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire  I 
Be  this  our  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 


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117  7,1 

EKTER,  Lord,  Thy  temple, 
Be  Thou  my  Spirit's  Guest, 
Who  gavest  me,  the  earth-born, 

A  second  birth  more  blest. 
Thou  in  the  Godhead,  Lord, 
Though  here  to  dwell  Thou  deignest 
Forever  equal  reignest, 
Art  equally  adored. 

2  O  enter,  let  me  know  Thee, 

And  feel  Thy  power  within, 
The  power  that  breaks  our  fetters, 

And  rescues  us  from  sin  ; 
So  wash  and  cleanse  Thou  me. 

That  I  may  serve  Thee  truly, 

And  render  honor  duly 
With  perfect  heart  to  Thee. 

3  An  olive  wild  by  nature 

Thou  graftedst  me  anew  ; 
Death  preyed  upon  my  vitals, 

And  claimed  me  as  his  due : 
But  Christ's  atoning  blood, 

In  death  true  comfort  granting, 

Drowned  death  with  all  his  vaunting, 
In  His  baptismal  flood. 

4  Thou  art,  O  Holy  Spirit, 

The  true  anointing  Oil, 


118  PENTECOST. 

Through  which  are  consecrated 
Soul,  body,  ease  and  toil 

To  Christ  whose  guardian  wings, 
Where'ei  their  lot  appointed, 
Protect  His  own  anointed, 

His  prophets,  priests,  and  kings. 

5  'Tis  Thou,  O  Spirit,  teachest 

The  soul  to  pray  aright ; 
Thy  songs  have  sweetest  music, 

Thy  prayers  have  wondrous  might 
They  pierce  the  highest  heaven, 

Unheard  they  cannot  fall, 
Till  He  His  help  hath  given 

Who  surely  helpeth  all. 

6  Joy  is  Thy  gift,  O  Spirit ! 

Thou  wouldst  not  have  us  pine  ; 
In  darkest  hours  Thy  comfort 

Doth  aye  most  brightly  shine ; 
Ah !  then  how  oft  Thy  voice 

Hath  shed  its  sweetness  o'er  me, 

And  opened  heaven  before  me, 
And  bid  my  heart  rejoice  ! 

7  All  love  is  Thine,  O  Spirit ! 

Thou  hatest  enmity ; 
Thou  lovest  peace  and  friendship, 

All  strife  wouldst  have  us  flee ; 
Where  wrath  and  discord  reign 

Thy  whisper  inly  pleadeth, 

And  to  the  heart  that  heedeth 
Brings  love  and  light  again. 

8  The  whole  wide  world,  O  Spirit ! 

Upon  Thy  hands  doth  rest 
Our  wayward  hearts  Thou  turnest 

As  it  may  seem  Thee  best ; 
Once  more  Thy  power  make  known, 

As  Thou  hast  done  so  often, 


PENTECOST.  119 

Convert  the  wicked,  soften 
Thyself  the  hearts  of  stone. 

9  O  Holy  Spirit,  hear  us 

And  make  our  sorrow  cease, 
Thy  scattered  flock  restore  now 

To  union,  joy,  and  peace ; 
Bid  flourish  once  again 

The  lands  by  men  forsaken, 

The  churches  spoiled  and  shaken 
By  war's  unhallowed  train. 

10  On  those  that  rule  our  country 

O  shower  Thy  blessings  down, 
And  in  Thy  loving-kindness 

Adorn,  as  with  a  crown, 
With  piety  our  youth, 

With  godliness  our  nation, 

That  all,  to  gain  salvation, 
May  know  Thy  heavenly  truth. 

11  With  holy  zeal  then  fill  us, 

To  keep  the  faith  still  pure : 
And  bless  our  lands  and  houses 

With  wealth  that  may  endure ; 
And  make  the  Foe  to  flee, 

Who  in  us  with  Thee  striveth, 

From  out  our  heart  he  driveth 
Whate'er  delighteth  Thee. 

12  Grant  steadfastness  and  courage, 

That  bravely  we  contend 
Against  the  wiles  of  Satan ; 

O  Lord.  Thy  flock  defend  I 
Help  us  to  battle  well, 

To  triumph  o'er  the  Devil, 

To  overcome  the  evil 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell. 


120 


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PENTECOST. 

13  Order  our  path  in  all  things 

According  to  Thy  mind, 
And  when  this  life  is  over, 

And  all  must  be  resigned, 
O  grant  us  then  to  die 

With  calm  and  fearless  spirit, 

And  after  death  inherit 
Eternal  life  on  high. 

118  L.M. 

HOLY  Ghost,  eternal  God, 
Best  Comfort  for  life's  rugged  road, 
With  all  my  heart  I  pray  to  Thee  ; 
Hear  my  entreaty  graciously. 

2  O  Lord,  be  Thou  my  Comforter, 
Lest  in  my  sins  I  might  despair ; 
Protect  me  from  the  snares  of  hell, 
Grant  that  in  Jesus  Christ  I  dwell. 

3  That  always  I  may  ready  be 
To  serve  this  Master  faithfully, 
And  own  Him  in  true  living  faith 
My  Lord  and  Saviour  unto  death. 

4  O  lead  me  in  the  narrow  way, 
And  from  the  fold  let  me  not  stray, 
That  when  this  mortal  frame  I  leave, 
The  crown  of  life  I  may  receive. 

119  8,8,7,4,8. 
HOLY  Spirit,  enter  in, 

And  in  our  hearts  Thy  work  begin, 
Thy  temple  deign  to  make  us  ; 

Sun  of  the  soul,  Thou  Light  divine, 

Around  and  in  us  brightly  shine, 
To  joy  and  gladness  wake  us. 

That  we  To  Thee 

Truly  living,  To  Thee  giving 


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PENTECOST.  121 

Prayer  unceasing, 

Still  may  be  in  love  increasing. 

2  Give  to  Thy  "Word  impressive  power, 
That  in  our  hearts,  from  this  good  hour, 

As  fire  it  may  be  glowing  ; 
That  we  confess  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Thee,  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

Thy  glory  ever  showing. 
O  stay  And  sway 
Our  souls  ever,  That  they  never 
May  forsake  Thee, 
But  by  faith  their  refuge  make  Thee. 

3  Thou  Fountain,  whence  all  wisdom  flows, 
Which  God  on  pious  hearts  bestows, 

Grant  us  Thy  consolation, 
That  in  our  pure  faith's  unity 
We  faithful  witnesses  may  be 

Of  grace  that  brings  salvation. 
Hear  us,  Cheer  us 

By  Thy  teaching  ;  Let  our  preaching 
And  our  labor 
Praise  Thee,  Lord,  and  bless  our  neighbor. 

4  Left  to  ourselves  we  shall  but  stray  ; 
O  lead  us  on  the  narrow  way, 

With  wisest  counsel  guide  us, 
And  give  us  steadfastness,  that  we 
May  ever  faithful  prove  to  Thee, 

Whatever  woes  betide  us. 
Lord,  now  Heal  Thou 
All  hearts  broken,  And  betoken 
Thou  art  near  us, 
Whom  we  trust  to  light  and  cheer  us. 

5  Thy  heavenly  strength  sustain  our  heart 
That  we  may  act  the  valiant  part 

With  Thee  as  our  Reliance  ; 
Be  Thou  our  Refuge  and  our  Shield, 


122  PENTECOST. 

That  we  may  never  quit  the  field, 

Bidding  all  foes  defiance. 
Descend,  Defend 

From  all  errors  And  earth's  terrors  : 
Thy  salvation 
Be  our  constant  consolation. 

6  O  mighty  Rock,  O  Source  of  life, 

^et  Thy  clear  Word,  'mid  doubt  and  strife, 

Be  so  within  us  burning, 
That  we  be  faithful  unto  death, 
In  Thy  pure  love  and  holy  faith, 

From  Thee  true  wisdom  learning  ! 
Thy  grace  And  peace 
On  us  shower;  By  Thy  power 
Christ  confessing, 
Let  us  win  our  Saviour's  blessing. 

7  O  gentle  Dew,  from  heaven  now  fall 
With  power  upon  the  hearts  of  all, 

Thy  tender  love  instilling  : 
That  heart  to  heart  more  closely  bound, 
Fruitful  in  kindly  deeds  be  found, 

The  law  of  love  fulfilling  ; 
Then,  Lord,  Discord 
Shall  not  grieve  Thee  ;  We  receive  Thee  ; 
Where  Thou  livest, 
Peace,  and  love,  and  joy  Thou  givest. 

8  Grant  that  our  days,  while  life  shall  last, 
In  purest  holiness  be  passed, 

Be  Thou  our  Strength  forever  ; 
Grant  that  our  hearts  henceforth  be  free 
From  sinful  lust  and  vanity, 

Which  us  from  Thee  must  sever. 
Keep  Thou  Pure  now 
From  offences  Heart  and  senses  . 
Blessed  Spirit  ! 
Let  us  heavenly  life  inherit. 


PENTECOST.  133 

120  9,9,11,10,4. 

"YTOW  do  we  pray  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Dl     For  the  true  faith  which  we  need  the  most, 
And  that  He  defend  us,  when  life  is  ending, 
And  from  exile  home  we  shall  be  wending. 

Lord,  have  mercy ! 

2  Shine  in  our  hearts,  O  most  precious  Light, 
That  we  Jesus  Christ  may  know  aright, 
Clinging  to  our  Saviour,  whose  blood  has  bought 

us, 
Who  again  to  our  true  home  has  brought  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  ! 

3  Thou  sweetest  Love,  grace  on  us  bestow, 
Set  our  hearts  witn  heavenly  fire  aglow, 
That  with  hearts  united  we  love  each  other, 

•    Of  one  mind,  in  peace  with  every  brother. 

Lord,  have  mercy ) 

4  Thou  highest  Comfort  in  every  need  ! 
Grant  that  neither  shame  nor  death  we  heed, 
That  e'en  then  our  courage  may  never  fail  us, 
When  at  last  th'  Accuser  shall  assail  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy ! 

121  8,7,8,7,7,7,8,8. 

SEND,  O  God,  a  gentle  shower, 
For  my  heart  is  dry  as  sand ; 
lather, bathe  Thy  drooping  flower, 

Water  Thou  Thy  thirsty  land  ; 
Let  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  boon 
O'er  me  from  Thy  heavenly  throne 
Like  abundant  streams  be  flowing 
Blessings  on  my  heart  bestowing 

2  By  a  human  father,  even 

Though  he  is  by  sin  defiled, 
Only  good  gifts  will  be  given 
Unto  a  beloved  child ; 


124  PENTECOST. 

How  much  more  dost  Thou  the  same 
For  "Good  Father"  is  Thy  name  ! 
Thou  wilt  send  to  me  Thy  Spirit, 
Thy  good  gifts  I  shall  inherit. 

3  Jesus,  who  for  my  salvation 

To  the  Father  didst  ascend, 
Hear  my  earnest  supplication, 

Unto  me  Thy  Spirit  send ; 
Let  the  Comforter  for  aye 
Bide  with  me,  my  Strength  and  Stay, 
That  in  faith  I  may  not  waver, 
Steadfast  in  the  truth  forever. 

4  Holy  Ghost,  Strength  of  the  simple, 

O  make  Thine  abode  with  me, 
Let  me  ever  be  Thy  temple  ; 

Cheerfully  I  welcome  Thee. 
Do  Thou  purify  my  heart, 
Cast  out  all  things  that  might  part 
Me  from  those  sweet  joys  of  heaven 
Which  by  Thee  to  faith  are  given. 

5  With  Thy  gifts  my  heart  endowing, 

Make  it  new  and  clean  and  fair ; 
Let  it  in  true  love  be  glowing, 

Living  in  Thy  grace  fore'er; 
Give  me  courage  bold  and  good, 
Sanctify  my  flesh  and  blood, 
Let  me,  trusting  in  Christ's  merit, 
Worship  God  in  truth  and  spirit. 

6  Thus  myself  I  will  deliver, 

Lord,  to  Thee ;  my  soul  shall  strive 
Only  after  heaven  forever, 

Until  there  I  shall  arrive 
Where  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Thyself  in  heaven's  high  throne, 
I  shall  praise  and  all  Thy  treasures 
In  angelic,  heavenly  measures. 


TRINITY.  125 

122  L.  M. 

SPIRIT  of  mercy,  truth  and  love, 
0  shed  Thine  influence  from  above  : 
And  still  from  age  to  age  convey 
The  wonders  of  this  sacred  day. 

2  In  every  clime,  by  every  tongue, 
Be  God's  surpassing  glory  sung  ; 
Let  all  the  listening  earth  be  taught 
The  wonders  by  our  Saviour  wrought. 

3  Unfailing  Comfort,  heavenly  Guide, 
Still  o'er  Thy  holy  Church  preside  ; 
Still  let  mankind  Thy  blessings  prove, 
Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love. 


123 


X.   TRINITY. 


COME,  Thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise  ! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  arise  ; 
Scatter  our  enemies, 

And  make  them  fall ; 
Let  Thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made  ; 
Our  souls  on  Thee  be  stayed  ; 

Lord,  hear  our  call ! 

3  Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword, 


126  TRINITY. 

Our  prayer  attend  : 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless, 
And  give  Thy  Word  success  ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

4  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear 

In  this  glad  hour  : 
Thou  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  ev'ry  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power ! 

5  To  the  great  One  in  Three 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence,  evermore ! 
His  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore  ! 

124  s.m. 

FATHER,  in  whom  we  live, 
In  whom  we  are  and  move, 
All  glory,  power,  and  praise  receive 
For  Thy  creating  love. 


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2  O  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Let  all  Thy  ransomed  race 
Unite  in  thanks,  with  one  accord, 
For  Thy  redeeming  grace. 

3.  Spirit  of  holiness, 

Let  all  Thy  saints  adore 
Thy  sacred  gifts,  and  join  to  bless 
Thy  heart-renewing  power. 

4  Eternal,  triune  Lord, 
Let  all  the  hosts  above, 


TKINITY.  127 

Let  all  the  sons  of  men  record 
And  dwell  upon  Thy  love. 

125  cm. 

FATHER  of  glory  !  to  Thy  name 
Immortal  praise  we  give, 
"Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim, 
And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

2  Immortal  honor  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  Thine  anger  cease  ; 
Our  lives  He  ransomed  with  His  own, 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

3  To  Thine  almighty  Spirit  be 

Immortal  glory  given, 
Whose  teachings  bring  us  near  to  Thee, 
And  train  us  up  for  heaven. 

4  Let  men  with  their  united  voice 

Adore  th'  eternal  God, 
And  spread  His  honors  and  their  joys 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 

5  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty,  join 

One  grateful  song  to  raise  ; 
Let  saints  in  earth  and  heaven  combine 
In  harmony  and  praise. 

126  L.  M. 

FATHER  of  heaven  !  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  has  found, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son  !  Incarnate  Word  ! 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord  ! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 


128  TRINITY. 

3  Eternal  Spirit !  by  whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah  !  Father,  Spirit,  Son  ! 
Eternal  Godhead  !  Three  in  One  ! 
Before  Thy  throne  Ave  sinners  bend ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend ! 


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12  7  7s. 

_OD  the  Father,  be  our  Stay, 
When  hell's  dread  powers  assail  us  ; 
Cleanse  us  from  our  sins,  we  pray, 

Nor  in  our  last  hour  fail  us. 
Keep  us  from  the  Evil  One : 
Firm  in  the  faith  abiding, 
In  Christ  our  Saviour  hiding, 
And  heartily  confiding. 

Let  us  put  God's  armor  on: 
"With  all  true  Christians  running 
Our  heavenly  race,  and  shunning 
The  Devil's  wiles  and  cunning. 

Amen,  Amen,  this  be  done, 
So  sing  we  Hallelujah  ! 

2  Jesus  Christ,  be  Thou  our  Stay,  etc. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  be  Thou  our  Stay,  etc. 

128  6,7. 

THE  LORD  my  God  be  praised, 
My  Light,  my  Life  from  heaven, 
My  Maker,  who  to  me 

Hath  soul  and  body  given, 
My  Father,  who  protects 

My  life  from  infancy, 
And  mighty  gifts  of  love 
Hath  e'er  bestowed  on  me. 


TRINITY.  129 

2  The  Lord  my  God  be  praised, 

My  Trust,  rny  Life  from  heaven, 
The  Father's  own  dear  Son, 

Whose  life  for  me  was  given, 
Who  thus  atoned  for  me 

With  His  most  precious  blood, 
Who  giveth  to  my  faith 

The  greatest  heavenly  good. 

3  The  Lord  my  God  be  praised, 

My  Hope,  my  Life  from  heaven, 
The  Father's  Spirit,  whom 

The  Son  to  me  hath  given  ; 
He  who  revives  my  heart, 

And  gives  me  strength  and  power, 
Help,  comfort  and  support 

In  sorrow's  gloomy  hour. 

4  The  Lord  my  God  be  praised, 

He  who  forever  liveth, 
To  whom  the  heavenly  host 

E'er  praise  and  honor  giveth; 
The  Lord  my  God  be  praised, 

In  whose  great  name  I  boast, 
God  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Holy  Ghost. 

5  To  Him  we  now  sing  praise, 

With  joy  our  offering  bringing, 
And  with  the  angel  host. 

The  "Holy  I  Holy !"  singing 
To  Him  all  Christendom 

Sings  praises  joyfully ; 
The  Lord  my  God  be  praised 

Throughout  eternity! 

129  8,7,7. 

THE  mystery  hidden  from  the  eyes 
Of  learned  men  and  sages, 
God  hath  revealed  us  from  the  skies, 
In  Scriptures  holy  pages, 

11 


130  TRINITY. 

That  He  alone  is  King  above 

All  other  gods  whatever, 
Great,  mighty,  faithful,  full  of  love, 

His  people's  Shield  and  Saviour  ; 
One  Essence,  but  three  Persons. 

2  As  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  righteous  seed  adore  Him ; 
So  named,  so  praised,  He  is  the  boast 

Of  all  who  bow  before  Him  ; 
He's  Abraham's  and  Isaac's  God, 

And  Jacob's  whom  He  knoweth, 
The  Lord  of  hosts,  who  every  good, 

Both  night  and  day,  bestoweth  ; 
Who  only  worketh  wonders. 

3  The  Father  hath  the  Son  begot, 

First-born  of  every  creature  ; 
The  Son  took  our  weak  flesh,  but  not 

Our  sinfulness  of  nature  ; 
Both  from  the  Father  and  the  Son 

The  Holy  Ghost  proceedeth 
From  all  eternity  ;   yet  none 

In  might  and  power  exceedeth  ; 
All  equal,  co-eternal. 

4  Be  glad,  my  heart,  thy  Portion  see, 

Thy  priceless  Pearl  and  Treasure  ! 
He  is  thy  Friend,  supply  will  He 

Thy  needs  with  bounteous  measure  : 
He  made  thee  in  His  image,  was 

For  thy  offences  smitten, 
With  true  faith  fill  thee,  through  His  grace 

Doth  all  thy  crosses  sweeten 
With  His  dear  word  of  promise. 

5  Rise,  then,  to  Him,  the  Ever-blest, 

And  learn  to  know  Him  rightly  ; 
Such  knowledge  can  alone  bring  rest, 


TRINITY.  131 

And  make  thy  soul  burn  brightly 
With  the  pure  flame  of  holy  love, 

Which  cheers  thy  course  to  heaven ; 
For  God  will  show  thee  things  above, 

Which  here  'tis  only  given 
To  hear  of,  and  see  darkly. 

6  But  woe  to  the  ungodly  race 

In  willful  blindness  living, 
Rejecting  God  and  His  dear  grace, 

Their  heart  to  creatures  giving. 
On  them,  alas  !  the  hellish  gates 

Ere  long  will  close  forever ; 
For  him  whom  God  rejects  and  hates 

God  will  reject  and  sever 
From  His  eternal  kingdom. 

7  O  Prince  of  might !  Thy  mercy  show, 

Thou  God  of  earth  and  heaven  ; 
To  every  sinner  here  below 

Thy  saving  grace  be  given ! 
Bring  back  Thy  sheep  that  go  astray, 

And  blinded  eyes  enlighten, 
And  turn  Thou  everything  away 

That  wickedly  might  frighten 
Thine  own,  whose  faith  is  feeble. 


Grant  this,  that  we  Thy  people  may 

All  reach  the  heavenly  portals, 
And  in  Thy  kingdom  sing  for  aye 

'Mid  all  the  blest  immortals  : 
That  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  King  alone, 

Above  all  gods  whatever, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  One, 

Thy  people's  Shield  and  Saviour, 
One  Essence,  but  three  Persons  1 


132  thim'ty. 

130  10s. 

THESE  things  the  seer  Isaiah  did  befall ; 
In  spirit  he  beheld  the  Lord  of  all 
On  a  high  throne  raised  up  in  splendor  bright, 
His  garment's  border  filled  the  choir  with  light 
Beside  Him  stood  two  Seraphim,  which  had 
Six  wings,    wherewith  they  both  alike  were 

clad : 
With  twain  they  hid  their  shining  face,  with 

twain 
They  hid  their  feet  as  with  a  flowing  train, 
And  with  the  other  twain  they  both  did  fly. 
One  to  the  other  thus  aloud  did  cry : 
"Holy  is  God,  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth ! 
Holy  is  God,  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth  ! 
Holy  is  God,  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth  ! 
His  glory  tilleth  all  the  trembling  earth." 
With  the  loud  cry  the  posts  and  thresholds 

shook, 
And  the  whole  house  was  filled  with  mist  and 
smoke. 


131  L.  M. 

THOU  who  art  Three  in  unity, 
True  God  from  all  eternity, 
The  sun  is  fading  from  our  sight, 
Shine  Thou  on  us  with  heavenly  light. 

2  We  praise  Thee  with  the  dawning  day, 
To  Thee  at  even  also  pray  ; 

With  our  poor  song  we  worship  Thee 
Now,  ever,  and  eternally. 

3  Let  God  the  Father  be  adored, 
And  God  the  Son,  the  only  Lord, 
And  God  the  Holy  Spirit  be 
Adored  throughout  eternity ! 


MICHAELMAS.  133 

XI.  MICHAELMAS. 

132  8,7,7,7. 

JESUS,  Brightness  of  the  Father, 
Life  and  Strength  of  all  who  live  ! 
In  the  presence  of  the  angels 

Glory  to  Thy  name  we  give  : 
And  Thy  wondrous  praise  rehearse, 
Singing  in  harmonious  verse. 

2  Blessed  Lord,  by  their  protection 

Shelter  us  from  harm  this  day : 
Keep  us  pure  in  flesh  and  spirit ; 

Save  us  from  the  Foe  we  pray  : 
And  vouchsafe  us  by  Thy  grace 
In  Thy  paradise  a  place. 

3  Glory  to  the  almighty  Father, 

Sing  we  with  the  heavenly  host ; 
Glory  to  the  great  Redeemer  : 

Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Throughout  all  eternity ! 

133  l.  m. 

LORD  God,  we  all  to  Thee  give  praise, 
ThankofTerings  meet  to  Thee  we  raise, 
That  Thou  didst  angel  hosts  create, 
Around  Thy  glorious  throne  to  wait. 

2  They  glr  v  with  light  and  heavenly  grace, 
And  constantly  behold  Thy  face ; 
Obedience  to  Thy  voice  they  yield, 

And  are  with  godly  wisdom  filled. 

3  They  never  rest  nor  sleep,  as  we ; 
Their  whole  delight  is  but  to  be 
Forever  near  Thee,  gracious  Lord, 
Thy  little  flock  to  watch  and  guard. 


134 


MICHAELMAS. 


4  The  foul  old  Dragon  and  dread  Foe 
With  envy,  hate,  and  wrath  doth  glow  ; 
It  always  is  his  aim  and  pride 

Thy  Christian  people  to  divide. 

5  As  he  has  blighted  earth  of  old, 

He  keeps  e'en  now  his  deathly  hold, 

Chafes  madly  to  annihilate 

All  virtue,  honor,  Church,  and  State. 

6  Therefore,  no  halt  nor  rest  he  knows ; 
A  roaring  lion  round  he  goes, 

Or  lies  in  wait  with  baneful  snare 
To  drive  the  Christians  to  despair. 

7  But  watchful  is  the  angel-band, 
That  follows  Christ  on  every  hand, 
And  guards  Thy  holy  Christendom 
From  harm  that  might  from  Satan  come. 

9  From  Daniel's  case  this  may  be  seen, 
When  he  sat  in  the  lions'  den, 
And  likewise  angels  rescued  Lot, 
That  the  ungodly  harmed  him  not. 

9  When  the  three  Hebrews  were  at  last 
Into  the  fiery  furnace  cast, 
No  power  had  fiercest  flames  to  harm 
Against  the  rescuing  angel's  arm. 

10  And  thus  our  God,  still  at  this  day, 
From  harm  and  many  an  evil  way 
Keeps  us  by  His  dear  angel-guard, 
Placed  o'er  us  as  our  watch  and  ward. 

11  For  this,  now  and  eternally, 

Our  praise  shall  rise,  O  God,  to  Thee, 
Whom  all  the  angel-hosts  adore 
With  joy  now  and  forevermore. 


REFORMATION.  135 

12  We  also  pray  Thee  to  defend 
By  them  unto  the  latter  end, 
Thy  fold,  that  little  flock,  O  Lord, 
That  holds  in  honor  Thy  blessed  Word. 

134  10s. 

STARS  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously,  bright, 
Filled  with  celestial  resplendence  and  light ; 
These  that,  where  night  never  followeth  day, 
Raise  the  "Thrice  holy,  Lord  !"  ever  and  aye  ! 

2  These  are  Thy  ministers  ;  these  dost  Thou  own, 
Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  !  nearest  Thy  throne. 
These  are  Thy  messengers ;  these  dost  Thou  send, 
Help  of  the  helpless  ones,   man  to  defend. 

3  When  by  Thy  word  earth  was  first  poised  in 

space ; 
When  the  far  planets  first  sped  on  their  race  ; 
When  was  completed  the  six  days'  employ, 
Then  "all  the  sons  of  God  shouted  for  joy." 

4  Still  let  them  succor  us  ;  still  let  them  fight, 
Lord  of  angelic  hosts  !  battling  for  right : 

Till,  where  their  anthems  they  ceaselessly  pour, 
We. with  the  angels  may  bow  and  adore. 


XII.  REFORMATION. 
135  8,7,8,7,5,5,5,6,7. 

A  MIGHTY  Fortress  is  our  God, 
A  trusty  Shield  and  Weapon  ; 
He  helps  us  free  from  every  need 

That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
The  old  evil  Foe 
Now  means  deadly  woe : 
Deep  guile  and  great  might 
Are  his  dread  arms  in  fight, 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 


136  REFORMATION. 

9  With  might  of  ours  can  naught  be  done, 

Soon  were  our  loss  effected  ; 
But  for  us  fights  the  Valiant  One, 

Whom  God  Himself  elected. 
Ask  ye,  Who  is  this  ? 
Jesus  Christ  it  is, 
Of  Sabaoth  Lord, 
And  there's  none  other  God, 

He  holds  the  field  forever. 

3  Though  devils  all  the  world  should  fill, 

All  eager  to  devour  us. 
We  tremble  not,  we  fear  no  ill. 

They  shall  not  overpower  us. 
This  world's  prince  may  still 
Scowl  fierce  as  he  will, 
He  can  harm  us  none, 
He's  judged  ;  the  deed  is  done  ; 

One  little  word  can  fell  him. 

4  The  Word  they  still  shall  let  remain, 

And  not  a  thank  have  for  it ; 
He's  by  our  side  upon  the  plain 

With  His  good  gifts  and  Spirit. 
And  take  they  our  life, 
Goods,  fame,  child,  and  wife  : 
Let  these  all  be  gone, 
They  yet  have  nothing  won  ; 

The*  kingdom  ours  remaineth. 

136  IambicS,  7. 

AD  God  not  come,  may  Israel  say, 
Had  God  not  come  to  aid  us, 
Our  enemies  before  this  day 

Would  surely  have  dismayed  us ; 
For  we  are  but  a  handful  small 
Held  in  contempt  and  scorn  by  all, 
All  men  rise  up  against  us. 


H 


AEFOKMATION.  137 

2  Their  furious  wrath,  did  God  permit, 

Would  surely  have  consumed  us, 
And  in  the  deep  and  yawning  pit 

With  life  and  limb  entombed  us; 
Like  men  o'er  whom  dark  waters  roll, 
The  streams  had  gone  e'en  o'er  our  soul, 

And  mightily  o'erwhelmedus. 

3  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  from  the  pit 

Snatched  us,  when  it  was  gaping  ; 
Our  souls,  like  birds  that  break  the  net, 

To  the  blue  skies  escaping  ; 
The  snare  is  broken — we  are  free  ! 
Our  help  is  ever,  Lord,  in  Thee, 

The  God  of  earth  and  heaven. 
137  Iambic  8,  7. 

IF  God  were  not  upon  our  side 
When  round  us  foes  are  raging, 
Were  not  Himself  our  Help  and  Guide 

When  bitter  war  they're  waging, 
Were  He  not  Israel's  mighty  Shield, 
To  whom  their  utmost  craft  must  yield, 
We  surely  must  have  perished. 

2  But  now  no  human  wit  or  might 

His  chosen  people  frighteth, 
God  sitteth  in  the  highest  height, 

And  He  their  counsels  blighteth ; 
When  craftiest  snares  and  nets  they  lay, 
God  goes  to  work  another  way, 

And  makes  a  path  before  us. 

3  Against  our  souls  they  rage  and  mock, 

Exciting  great  commotion : 
As  billows  meet  with  angry  shock 

Out  on  the  stormy  ocean, 
So  they  our  lives  with  fury  seek  ; 
But  God  hath  pity  on  the  weak, 

And  Him  they  have  forgotten. 


138  REFORMATION. 

4  They  call  us  heretics,  and  aye 

Their  Christian  name  are  flaunting  ; 
They  seek  to  spill  our  blood,  while  they 

Their  fear  of  God  are  vaunting. 
Ah,  God  !  that  precious  name  of  Thine 
O'er  many  a  wicked  deed  must  shine, 
But  Thou  wilt  once  avenge  it. 

.j  They  open  wide  their  ravenous  jaws, 

And  threaten  to  devour  us, 
But  thanks  to  God,  who  rules  our  cause, 

They  shall  not  overpower  us  ; 
Their  snares  He  yet  will  bring  to  naught, 
And  overthrow  what  they  have  taught  ; 

God  is  too  mighty  for  them. 

6  How  richly  He  consoleth  those 

AY  horn  no  one  else  befriendeth  ! 
The  door  of  grace  doth  never  close  ; 

Sense  cannot  comprehend  it, 
How  this  maybe,  and  deems  all  lost, 
When  through  this  very  cross  a  host 

Of  champions  God  is  raising. 

7  Our  foes,  O  God,  are  in  Thy  hand, 

Thou  knowest  their  endeavor  ; 
But  only  give  us  strength  to  stand, 

And  let  us  waver  never, 
Though  reason  strives  with  faith,  and  still 
She  fears  to  wholly  trust  Thy  will, 

And  sees  not  Thy  salvation. 

8  But  heaven  and  earth,  O  Lord,  are  Thine, 

For  Thou  alone  hast  made  them  ; 
Thy  light  let  on  Thy  people  shine, 

And  in  their  sorrows  aid  them  ; 
Kindle  our  hearts  to  love  and  faith 
That  shall  be  steadfast  e'en  to  death, 

Howe'er  the  world  may  murmur  1 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.       139 
138  L.  M. 

LORD,  keep  us  in  Thy  Word  and  work, 
Restrain  the  murderous  Pope  and  Turk 
Who  fain  would  tear  from  off  Thy  throne 
Christ  Jesus,  Thy  beloved  Son. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  power  make  known 
For  Thou  art  Lord  of  lords  alone  ; 
Shield  Thy  poor  Christendom,  that  we 
May  evermore  sing  praise  to  Thee. 

3  Thou  Comforter  of  priceless  worth, 
Give  one  mind  to  Thy  flock  on  earth, 
Stand  by  us  in  our  final  strife, 

And  lead  us  out  of  death  to  life. 

4  Destroy  their  counsels,  Lord  our  God, 
And  smite  them  with  an  iron  rod, 
And  let  them  fall  into  the  snare 
Which  for  Thy  Christians  they  prepare. 

5  So  that  at  last  they  may  perceive 
That,  Lord  our  God,  Thou  still  dost  live, 
And  dost  deliver  mightily 

All  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee. 


XIII.  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

13V)  c. 

BEHOLD  the  sure  Foundation-stone 
Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  His  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

Let  saints  adore  the  name  ; 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain  ; 


140        THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

Yet  on  this  Rock  the  Church  shall  rest 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood  ; 
Yet  must  this  building  rise  : 
'Tis  Thine  own  work,  Almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

140  8,7. 

CHRIST,  Thou  art  the  sure  Foundation, 
Thou  the  Head  and  Corner-stone ; 
Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious, 
Binding  all  the  Church  in  one ; 
Thou  Thy  Zion's  help  forever, 
And  her  Confidence  alone. 

2  To  this  temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 
Come,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  to-day  ! 

With  Tlry  wonted  loving-kindness 
Hear  Thy  servants  as  they  pray  ; 

And  Thy  fullest  benediction 
Shed  within  these  walls  alway. 


Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 
What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 

What  they  gain  from  Thee  forever 
With  the  blessed  to  retain, 

And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 
Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 

Praise  and  honor  to  the  Father, 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Son, 

Praise  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 
Ever  Three  and  ever  One  ; 

One  in  might,  and  one  in  glory. 
While  eternal  ages  run. 


THE  WOED  AND  THE  CHUKCH.       141 

141  10,4 

CHRIST,  Thou  the  Champion  of  the  band  who 
own 
Thy  cross,  O  make  Thy  succor  quickly  known  ! 
The  schemes  of  those  who  long  our  blood  have 
sought 

Bring  Thou  to  naught. 

2  Do  Thou  Thyself  for  us  Thy  children  fight, 
Withstand  the  Devil,  quell  his  rage  and  might, 
Whate'er  assails  Thy  members  left  below, 

Do  Thou  o'erthrow. 

3  And  give  us  Thy  peace :  peace  in  Church  and 

school, 
Peace  to  the  powers  who  o'er  our  country  rule, 
Peace  to  the  conscience,  peace  within  the  heart 
Do  Thou  impart. 

4  So  shall  Thy  goodness  here  be  still  adored, 
Thou  G-uardian  of  Thy  little  flock,  dear  Lord ; 
And  heaven  and  earth  through  all  eternity 

Shall  worship  Thee. 

142  c.  m. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word 
What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
Forever  be  Thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around  ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

3  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light  I 


142  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

4  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord  ! 
Be  Thou  forever  near  ; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  Word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

143  c.  p.  m. 

FEAR  not,  0  little  flock,  the  Foe 
Who  madly  seeks  your  overthrow  ; 
Dread  not  his  rage  and  power  : 
What  though  your  courage  sometimes  faints, 
His  seeming  triumph  o'er  God's  saints 
Lasts  but  a  little  hour. 

2  Be  of  good  cheer  ;  your  cause  belongs 
To  Him  who  can  avenge  your  wrongs ; 

Leave  it  to  Him,  our  Lord. 
Though  hidden  yet  from  mortal  eyes, 
His  Gideon  shall  for  you  arise, 

Uphold  you  and  His  Word. 

3  As  true  as  God's  own  Word  is  true, 
Not  earth  nor  hell  with  all  their  crew 

Against  us  shall  prevail. 
A  jest  and  by-word  are  they  grown  ; 
God  is  with  us ;  we  are  His  own  ; 

Our  victory  cannot  fail. 

4  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  our  prayer  !  ■ 
Great  Captain,  now  thine  arm  make  bare, 

Fight  for  us  once  again  ! 
So  shall  Thy  saints  and  martyrs  raise 
A  mighty  chorus  to  Thy  praise, 

World  without  end  :  Amen  ! 

144  7, 6. 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand, — 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.        143 

From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle  ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, — 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation,  O  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  eartn's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Till,  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

145  8, 7. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  Thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God  ; 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode : 


144  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 

With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See  !  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove  : 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Saviour,  since  of  Zion's  city 

I,  through  grace,  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  Thy  name. 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show  ; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

146  s.  m. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  let  His  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  the  Church  His  own  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  In  Zion  God  is  known,- 

A  refuge  in  distress  ; 
How  bright  has  His  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces  ! 

3  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold, 
Where  His  own  sheep  have  been. 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  145 

In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  His  house  repair  ; 
We'll  think  upon  His  wondrous  grace 

And  seek  deliverance  there. 


147 

"ERE,  in   Thy  name,  eternal  God, 
We  build  this  earthly  house  for  Thee  ; 
O  choose  it  for  Tny  fixed  abode, 
And  keep  it  from  all  error  free. 


ff 


2  Here,  when  Thy  people  seek  Thy  face, 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  Thou  in  heaven.  Thy  dwelling  place, 
And  when  Thou  hearest,  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  Thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  Gospel  of  Thy  Son, 
Still  by  the  power  of  His  great  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Ho3anna  to  the  heavenly  King  ! 
Let  heaven,  with  earth,  the  strain  prolong, 
Hosanna !  let  the  angels  sing. 

5  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart ; 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone  : 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart, 
In  every  bosom  fix  Thy  throne. 

148  s.  m. 

HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 


146       THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are  ! 
"Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King  ; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light  ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 

Let  all  the  nations  now  behold 

Their  Saviour  and  their  God ! 


149 

HOW  precious  is  the  Book  divine, 
By  inspiration  given  ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 


2  O'er  all  the  straight  and  narrow  way 

Its  radiant  beams  are  cast ; 

A  light  whose  never  weary  ray 

Grows  brightest  at  the  last. 

3  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 


E 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.       147 

Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  risiug  fears. 

4  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

150 

OW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  Word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

3  The  starry  heavens  Thy  rule  obey, 

The  earth  maintains  her  place  ; 
And  these  Thy  servants,  night  and  day, 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

4  But  still  Thy  Law  and  Gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine  ; 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  Thy  Word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine. 

5  Thy  Word  is  everlasting  truth  : 

How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  Book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

151  s.  m; 

T  LOVE  Thy  Zion  Lord  ! 
1    The  house  of  Thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  blood. 


148  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

2  I  love  Thy  Church,  O  God  ! 

Her  walls  before  Thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3  Should  I  with  scoffers  join 

Her  altars  to  abuse  ? 
No  !  better  far  my  tongue  were  dumb, 
My  hand  its  skill  should  lose. 

4  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend  : 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

5  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

6  Jesus,  Thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

7  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  canyield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 


152  8,7,7. 

'N  these  oar  days  so  perilous, 

Lord,  pca^e  in  mercy  send  us  ; 
No  God  bui  j 'nee  can  tight  for  us, 
No  God  but  Thee  defend  us, 
Cur  only  God  and  Saviour. 


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153  L.  M. 

IN  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  path  to  happiness  and  God ; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewildered  in  a  doubtful  road. 

2  Jesus,  Thy  words  alone  impart 

Eternal  life ;  on  these  I  live  ; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  powers  of  nature  give. 

3  Here  let  my  constant  feet  abide  ; 

Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  Way  : 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  be  my  Guide 
To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  The  various  forms  that  men  devise, 

To  shake  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I  scorn  as  vanity  and  lies, 
And  bind  Thy  Gospel  to  my  heart. 

154  L.  M. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  For  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  His  head  ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning-sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns  : 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains, 


150       THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Where  He  displays  His  healing  power, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more ; 
In  Him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

6  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

155  s.  m. 

LET  every  ear  attend, 
And  every  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  Gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind. 

3  Here  Wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  gates  of  Gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day: 
Lord  !  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 


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156  7,6. 

LET  me  be  Thine  forever, 
Thou  faithful  God  and  Lord  ; 
Let  me  forsake  Thee  never 

Nor  wander  from  Thy  Word, 
Lord,  do  not  let  me  waver, 

But  give  me  steadfastness, 
And  for  such  grace  forever 
Thy  holy  name  I'll  bless. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  my  Solvation, 

My  Light,  my  Life  divine, 
My  only  Consolation, 

0  make  me  wholly  Thine  ! 
For  Thou  hast  dearly  bought  me 

With  blood  and  bitter  pain  ; 
Let  me,  since  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
Eternal  life  obtain. 

3  And  Thou,  O  Holy  Spirit, 

My  Comforter  and  Guide, 
Grant  that  in  Jesus'  merit 

1  always  may  confide, 
Him  to  the  end  confessing, 

Whom  I  have  known  by  faith. 
Give  me  Thy  constant  blessing, 
And  grant  a  Christian  death. 

15  7  Iambic.  8,  7 

LORD,  In  Thy  kingdom  there  shall  be 
No  aliens  from  each  other, 
But  even  as  he  loves  himself 
Each  saint  shall  love  his  brother. 

2  When  in  Thy  courts  below  we  meet 
To  mourn  our  sinful  living, 
And  with  united  hearts  repeat 
Confession,  creed,  thanksgiving : 


152  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

3  Make  us  to  hear  in  each  sweet  word 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  calling 
To  oneness  with  Thy  Church  and  Thee, 
That  heavenly  bond  forestalling. 

4  One  Baptism  and  one  faith  have  we, 

One  Spirit  sent  to  win  us, 
One  Lord,   one  Father,  and  one  God, 
Above,  and  through,  and  in  us. 

5  Never,  by  schism,  or  by  sin, 

May  we  that  union  sever, 
Till  all,  to  perfect  stature  grown, 
Are  one  with  Thee  forever. 

158  T,M 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  with  us  abide, 
For  round  us  falls  the  even-tide  ; 
Nor  let  Thy  Word,  that  heavenly  light, 
For  us  be  ever  veiled  in  night. 

2  In  these  last  days  of  sore  distress 
Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  true  steadfastness, 
That  pure  we  keep — till  life  is  spent — 
Thy  holy  Word  and  Sacrament. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  help,  Thy  Church  uphold, 
For  we  are  sluggish,  thoughtless,  cold  ; 
Indue  Thy  Word  with  power  and  grace, 
And  spread  its  truth  in  every  place. 

2  O  keep  us  in  Thy  Word,  we  pray  ; 
The  guile  and  rage  of  Satan  stay  ; 
Unto  Thy  Church  grant.  Lord,  Thy  grace, 
Peace,  concord,  patience,  fearlessness. 

5  O  God !  how  sins'  dread  works  abound  ! 
Throughout  the  earth  no  rest  is  found. 
And  wide  has  falsehood's  spirit  spread, 
And  error  boldly  rears  its  head. 


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6  Those  haughty  spirits,  Lord,  restrain, 
That  fain  would  o'er  Thy  Christians  reign, 
And  always  set  forth  something  new, 
Devised  to  change  Thy  doctrine  true. 

7  And  as  the  cause  and  glory,  Lord, 
Are  Thine,  not  ours,  do  Thou  afford 
Us  help  and  strength  and  constancy  ; 
With  all  our  heart  we  trust  in  Thee. 

8  A  trusty  weapon  is  Thy  Word, 

Thy  Church's  buckler,  shield  and  sword  ; 
Lord,  let  us  by  this  Word  abide, 
That  we  may  seek  no  other  guide. 

9  O  grant  that  in  Thy  holy  Word 

We  here  may  live  and  die,  dear  Lord, 
And  when  our  journey  endeth  here, 
Receive  us  into  glory  there. 


159  7s. 

LORD  of  hosts,  to  Thee  we  raise 
Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise ; 
Thou  Thy  people's  hearts  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  Thy  Word,  the  heavenly  bread  ; 
Here  reveal  Thy  mercy  sure, 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 

3  Hallelujah  !— earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply  ; 
Hallelujah  ! — hence  ascend 
Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end. 


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160  8,7,7. 
AY  God  bestow  on  us  His  grace, 

With  blessings  rich  provide  us, 
And  may  the  brightness  of  His  face, 

To  life  eternal  guide  us  ; 
That  we  His  gracious  work  may  know, 

And  what  is  His  good  pleasure, 
And  also  to  the  heathen  show 

Christ's  riches  without  measure, 
And  unto  God  convert  them. 

2  Thine  over  all  shall  be  the  praise 

And  thanks  of  every  nation. 
And  all  the  world  with  joy  shall  raise 

The  voice  of  exultation'; 
For  Thou  shalt  judge  the  earth,  O  Lord, 

Is  or  suffer  sin  to  flourish; 
Thy  people's  pasture  is  Thy  Word 

Their  souls  to  feed  and  nourish, 
In  righteous  paths  to  keep  them. 

3  O  let  the  people  praise  Thy  worth, 

In  all  good  works  increasing  ; 
The  land  shall  plenteous  fruit  bring  forth. 

Thy  Word  is  rich  in  blessing. 
May  God  the  Father,  God  the^Son, 

And  God  the  Spirit  bless  u>  ! 
Let  all  the  world  praise  Him  alone, 

Let  solemn  awe  possess  us. 
Xow  let  our  hearts  say.  Amen. 

161  C  P.  M. 

AY  we  Thy  precepts,  Lord,  fulfill, 

And  do  on  earth  our  Father's  will, 
AlS  angels  do  above  : 
Still  walk  in  Christ,  the  living  Way. 
With  all  Thy  children,  and  obey 
The  law  of  Christian  love. 


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THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  155 

So  may  we  join  Thy  name  to  bless, 
Thy  grace  adore,  Thy  power  confess, 

From  sin  and  strife  to  flee  : 
One  is  our  calling,  one  our  name, 
The  end  of  all  our  hopes  the  same, 

A  crown  of  life  with  Thee. 

Spirit  of  life,  of  love  and  peace, 
Unite  our  hearts,  our  joy  increase, 

Thy  gracious  help  supply  : 
To  each  of  us  the  blessing  give, 
In  Christian  fellowship  to  live, 

In  joyful!  hope  to  die. 


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l62  L.  M. 

Christ,  our  true  and  only  Light, 
Enlighten  those  who  sit  in  night ; 
Let  those  afar  now  hear  Thy  voice, 
And  in  Thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 

2  Fill  with  the  radiance  of  Thy  grace 
The  souls  now  lost  in  error's  maze, 
And  all  whom  in  their  secret  minds 
Some  dark  delusion  haunts  and  blinds. 

3  And  all  who  else  have  strayed  from  Thee, 
O  gently  seek  !  Thy  healing  be 

To  every  wounded  conscience  given, 
And  let  them  also  share  Thy  heaven. 

4  O  make  the  deaf  to  hear  Thy  Word, 
And  teach  the  dumb  to  speak,  dear  Lord, 
Who  dare  not  yet  the  faith  avow, 
Though  secretly  they  hold  it  now. 

5  Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold, 
Recall  the  wanderers  from  Thy  fold, 
Unite  all  those  who  walk  apart, 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart. 


156       THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

6  So  they  with  us  may  evermore 
Such  grace  with  wondering  thanks  adore, 
And  endless  praise  to  Thee  be  given 
By  all  Thy  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

163  Iambic.  8,  7. 

OGod,  from  heaven  look  down  and  see 
A  sight  which  well  may  move  Thee  : 
Of  godly  men  how  few  there  be, 
Forsaken  we  who  love  Thee  ! 
Withheld  is  Thy  pure  Word,  the  light 
Of  faith  itself  extinguished  quite 
In  all  the  sons  of  Adam. 

2  Fictions  they  teach  with  cunning  art, 

And  lies  of  man's  invention  ; 
Not  grounded  on  God's  Word,  their  heart 

Breeds  naught  but  strange  dissension  ; 
One  chooses  this,  another  that, 
Untold  division  they  create, 

Though  saint-like  in  appearance. 

3  May  God  root  out  all  heresy, 

And  of  false  teachers  rid  us, 
Who  proudly  say  :  Tush,  who  is  he 

That  shall  our  speech  forbid  us  ! 
We  have  the  right  and  might  alone, 
And  what  we  say  must  stand,  we  own 

None  as  our  lord  and  master." 

4  Therefore  saith  God,  "I  must  arise, 

The  poor  suffer  wrong-doing  ; 
To  me  ascend  my  people's  sighs., 

And  I  have  heard  their  suing: 
My  saving  Word  shall  take  the  field, 
Shall  be  the  poor  man's  strength  and  shield, 

Shall  conquer  all  opposers." 

5  As  silver  seven  times  furnace-tried; 

Is  pure  from  all  its  drosses, 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  157 

So  doth  the  Word  of  God  abide 

The  brighter  for  its  crosses  ; 
For  trial  shows  its  worth  aright, 
And  manifests  its  strength,  and  light, 

That  through  all  lands  it  shineth. 

6  O  God,  preserve  it  pure  and  free 

From  this  vile  generation, 
An  diet  us  be  preserved  by  Thee 

From  their  abomination ; 
The  wicked  walk  on  every  side, 
When  'mid  Thy  flock  the  vile  abide 

In  power  and  are  exalted. 

164  L.M. 

0  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God  ! 
In  all  Thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race  ! 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  Word  ; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  Thy  coming,  light ; 

Confusion — order,  in  Thy  path  ; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might  ; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  O  Spirit  of  the  Lord  !  prepare 

A  sinful  world  their  God  to  meet ; 

Breathe  Thou  abroad  like  morning  air, 

Till  hearts  of  stone  begin  to  beat. 

5  Baptize  the  nations  ;  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record  : 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 
Till  every  kindred  call  Him  Lord. 

6  God  from  eternity  hath  willed, 

All  flesh  shall  His  salvation  see ; 


158        THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

So  be  the  Father's  love  fulfilled, 
The  Saviour's  sufferings  crowned  through 
Thee. 
165  Iambic.  8,  7. 

THE  mouth  of  fools  doth  God  confess, 
But  while  their  lips  draw  nigh  Him, 
Their  heart  is  full  of  wickedness, 
And  all  their  deeds  deny  Him. 
Corrupt  are  they,  and  every  one 
Abominable  works  hath  done  ; 
There  is  not  one  well-doer. 

2  The  Lord  looked  from  His  heavenly  throne 

On  all  mankind  below  Him, 
To  see  if  there  were  any  one 

Who  truly  sought  to  know  Him  ; 
Who  all  his  understanding  bent 
To  search  His  holy  Word,  intent 

To  do  His  will  in  earnest. 

3  But  none  there  was  who  walked  with  God 

For  all  aside  had  slidden, 
Delusive  paths  of  folly  trod, 

And  followed  lusts  forbidden  ; 
Not  one  there  was  who  practiced  good, 
Yet  many  deemed,  in  haughty  mood, 

Their  deeds  to  God  were  pleasing. 

4  How  long,  by  folly  blindly  led, 

Will  they  oppress  the  needy, 
And  eat  my  people  up  like  bread  ? 

So  fierce  are  they  and  greedy  ! 
In  God  they  put  no  trust  at  all, 
Xor  will  on  Him  in  trouble  call, 
■  But  be  their  own  providers. 

5  Therefore  their  heart  is  never  still, 

A  constant  fear  dismays  them  ; 
God  is  with  him  who  dolh  His  will, 
Who  trusts  Him  and  obeys  Him; 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  159 

Ye  shame  the  counsel  of  the  poor, 
And  mock  him  when  he  doth  assure 

That  God  is  e'er  his  refuge. 
6  Who  shall  to  Israel's  outcast  race 

From  Zion  bring  salvation  ? 
God  will  Himself  at  length  show  grace 

And  loose  the  captive  nation  ; 
That  will  He  do  by  Christ  their  King ; 
Let  Jacob  then  be  glad  and  sing, 

And  Israel  be  joyful. 

166  cm. 

THE  Saviour  calls  ;  let  every  ear 
Attend  the  heavenly  sound. 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow. 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  every  pain  ; 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  ! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice  ; 

The  gracious  call  obey  : 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys, 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 

To  Thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  Thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink  and  never  die. 

167  s.m. 

THE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 
Is  whispering,  "Sinner  come  !" 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  His  children,  "Come  i" 


160       THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

2  Let  liim  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  "Come  !" 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  Fountain,  come  ! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

O  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  "I  quickly  come  ;" 
Lord,  even  so  !  I  wait  Thine  hour  ; 
O  blest  Redeemer,  come  ! 

168  l.i 

THINE  honor  rescue,  Christ  our  Lord  ! 
Hear  Zion's  sighs,  and  help  afford  ; 
Destroy  the  wiles  of  mighty  foes, 
Who  now  Thy  Word  and  truth  oppose. 

2  Their  craft  of  vaunting  pomp  are  great ; 
High  beat  their  hearts,  with  power  elate  ; 
Our  dearest  hopes  they  but  deride, 
They  deem  us  nothing  in  their  pride. 

3  Forgive,  O  Lord,  our  sins  forgive, 
Grant  us  Thy  grace  and  let  us  live  ; 
Convince  Thy  foes  throughout  the  land 
That  godless  counsels  shall  not  stand. 

4  Preserve  Thy  little  flock  in  peace, 
Nor  let  Thy  boundless  mercy  cease  ; 
Let  it  to  all  the  world  appear 

That  Thy  true  Church  indeed  is  here.  . 

5  That  Thou  art  with  us,  loud  proclaim, 
Who  put'st  our  enemies  to  shame, 
Dost  all  their  haughtiness  suppress, 
And  help  Thine  own  in  their  distress. 


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169  L.M 

WHEN  Israel  through  the  desert  passed, 
A  fiery  pillar  went  before, 
To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  Thy  glorious  Word,  O  God  ! 

'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  given ; 
It  sheds  its  luster  all  abroad, 
And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heaven 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 

And  quickens  its  inactive  powers  ; 
It  sets  our  wand'ring  footsteps  right, 
Displays  Thy  love,  and  kindles  ours. 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts  ; 

Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true ; 
While  highest  wisdom  it  imparts, 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favored  lands,  that  have  this  Word, 

Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  power, 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  His  distinguished  grace  adore! 

170  8,7,4,7 

ZION  stands  with  hills  surrounded, 
Zion,  kept  by  power  divine ; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine. 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  happy  lot  is  thine  ! 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish ; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove  ; 

Brothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove: 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

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162  CATECHISM. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee  ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight  : 

God  is  with  thee, 
God,  thine  everlasting  Light. 


XIV.  CATECHISM. 

171  L.M. 

LORD,  grant  that  we  e'er  pure  retain 
The  catechismal  doctrine  plain, 
As  Luther  taught  the  heavenly  truth 
In  simple  words  to  tender  youth. 

2  That  we  Thy  holy  Law  may  know 
And  mourn  our  sin  and  all  its  woe, 
And  yet  believe  in  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

3  That  we  on  Thee,  our  Father,  call 
Who  canst  and  wilt  give  help  to  all ; 
That  as  Thy  children  we  may  live, 
Whom  Thou  in  Baptism  didst  receive. 

4  That,  if  we  fall,  we  rise  again, 
Repentingly  confess  our  sin, 

And  take  the  Sacrament  in  faith  ; — 
Amen.     God  grant  a  happy  death  ! 

1.    THE    DECALOGUE. 

172  8,8,8,7,4. 

THAT  man  a  godly  life  might  live, 
God  did  these  ten  commandments  give 
By  His  true  servant  Moses,  high 
Upon  the  mount  Sinai. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 


CATECHISM.  163 

2  I  am  Thy  God  and  Lord  alone, 
No  other  God  beside  me  own ; 
Put  Thy  whole  confidence  in  me, 
And  love  me  e'er  .cordially. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

3  By  idle  word  and  speech  profane 
Take  not  my  holy  name  in  vain, 
And  praise  out  that  as  good  and  true 
Which  I  myself  say  and  do. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

4  Hallow  the  day  which  God  hath  "blest, 
That  thou  and  all  thy  house  may  rest ; 
Keep  hand  and  heart  from  labor  free, 
That  God  may  so  work  in  thee. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

5  Give  to  thy  parents  honor  due, 
Be  dutiful,  and  loving  too, 

And  help  them  when  their  strength  decays, 
So  shalt  thou  have  length  of  days. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

6  In  sinful  wrath  thou  shalt  not  kill, 
Nor  hate,  nor  render  ill  for  ill ; 
Be  patient  and  of  gentle  mood, 
And  to  thy  foe  do  thou  good. 

Have  mercy,  Lord  \ 

7  Be  faithful  to  thy  marriage  vows, 
Thy  heart  give  only  to  thy  spouse  ; 
Thy  life  keep  pure,  and  lest  thou  sin, 
Use  temp'rance  and  discipline, 

Have  mercy,  Lord  1 

8  Steal  not ;  all  usury  abhor, 

Nor  wring  their  life-blood  from  the  poor; 
But  open  wide  thy  loving  hand 
To  all  the  poor  in  the  land. 

Have  mercy,  Lord  I 


164  CATECHISM. 

9  Bear  not  false  witness,  nor  belie 
Thy  neighbor  by  foul  calumny  ; 
Defend  his  innocence  from  blame, 
With  charity  hide  his  shame. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

10  Thy  neighbor's  house  desire  thou  not, 
His  wife,  nor  aught  that  he  hath  got, 
But  wish  that  his  such  good  may  be, 
As  thy  heart  doth  wish  for  thee. 

Have  mercy  Lord ! 

11  God  these  commandments  gave,  therein 
To  show  thee,  child  of  man,  thy  sin, 
And  make  thee  also  well  perceive, 
How  man  unto  God  should  live. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

12  Help  us,  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  for  we 
A  mediator  have  in  Thee  ; 

Our  works  cannot  salvation  gain, 
They  merit  but  endless  pain. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

173  8,8,8,7,4. 

WILT  thou,  O  man,  live  happily, 
And  dwell  with  God  eternally  ? 
The  ten  commandments  keep,  for  thus 
Our  God  Himself  biddeth  us. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

2  I  am  thy  Lord  and  God !  take  heed 
No  other  god  doth  thee  mislead  ; 
Thy  heart  shall  trust  alone  in  me, 
Thou  shalt  my  own  kingdom  be. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

3  Honor  my  name  in  word  and  deed, 
And  call  on  me  in  time  of  need  ; 
Hallow  the  Sabbath,  that  I  may 
Work  in  thy  heart  on  that  day. 

Have  mercy,  Lord  I 


CATECHISM.  165 

4  Obedient  always,  next  to  me, 
To  father  and  to  mother  be ; 

Kill  no  man,  but  to  wrath  be  slow; 
Be  true  to  thy  marriage  vow. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

5  Steal  not,  nor  do  thy  neighbor  wrong 
By  bearing  witness  with  false  tongue  ; 
Thy  neighbor's  wife  desire  thou  not, 
Nor  grudge  him  aught  he  hath  got. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 


2.    THE    CREED. 


174  8,7,7,7,7,7. 

WE  all  believe  in  One  true  God, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Present  Helper  in  all  need, 

Praised  by  all  the  heavenly  host, 
By  whose  mighty  power  alone 
All  is  made,  and  wrought,  and  done. 

2  And  we  believe  in  Jesus  Christ, 

Son  of  God,  and  Mary's  Son, 
Who  descended  from  His  throne, 

And  for  us  salvation  won ; 
By  whose  blood  and  death  are  we 
Rescued  from  all  misery. 

3  And  we  confess  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Who  from  both  fore'er  proceeds; 
Who  upholds  and  comforts  us 

In  the  midst  of  fears  and  needs. 
Blest  and  holy  Trinity, 
Praise  forever  be  to  Thee  I 


166  CATECHISM. 

175  8s. 

WE  all  believe  in  one  true  God, 
Maker  of  the  earth  and  heaven, 
The  Father,  who  to  us  in  love 

Hath  the  claim  of  children  given: 
He  in  soul  and  -body  feeds  us, 

All  we  want  his  hand  provides  us, 
Through  all  snares  and  perils  leads  us, 

Watches  that  no  harm  betides  us  ; 
He  cares  for  us  by  day  and  night, 
All  things  are  governed  by  His  might. 

2  And  we  believe  in  Jesus  Christ, 

His  own  Son,  our  Lord,  possessing 
An  equal  Godhead,  throne  and  might, 
Through  whom  comes  the  Father's  blessing 
Conceived  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Born  of  Mary,  virgin-mother, 
That  lost  man  might  life  inherit, 

Made  true  man,  our  Elder  Brother, 
Was  crucified  for  sinful  men, 
And  raised  by  God  to  life  again. 

3  We  in  the  Holy  Ghost  believe, 

Who  sweet  grace  and  comfort  giveth, 
And  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 

In  eternal  glory  liveth  ; 
Who  the  Christian  Church  doth  even 

Keep  in  unity  of  spirit ; 
Sins  are  truly  here  forgiven 

Through  the  blest  Redeemer's  merit ; 
All  flesh  shall  rise  again,  and  we 
Shall  live  with  God  eternally  ;  Amen. 

3.  the  lord's  prayer. 

176  l.  m.  61. 

!UR  Father,  Thou  in  heaven  above, 
Who  biddest  us  to  dwell  in  love, 


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CATECHISM.  167 

As  brothers  of  one  family, 
And  cry  for  all  we  need  to  Thee : — 
Teach  us  to  mean  the  words  we  say, 
And  from  the  inmost  heart  to  pray. 

2  Thy  name  be  hallowed  !  help  us  Lord, 
To  keep  in  purity  Thy  Word, 

And  lead  according  to  Thy  name, 
A  holy  life,  untouched  by  blame  ; 
Let  no  false  teachings  do  us  hurt, 
All  poor  deluded  souls  convert. 

3  Thy  kingdom  come  :  Thine  let  i  t  be 
In  time,  and  through  eternity  ! 

O  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  dwell 
With  us,  to  rule  and  guide  us  well ; 
From  Satan's  mighty  power  and  rage 
Preserve  Thy  Church  from  age  to  age 

4  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  O  Lord, 
As  where  in  heaven  Thou  art  adored ! 
Patience  in  time  of  grief  bestow, 
Obedience  in  weal  and  woe  ; 

Our  sinful  flesh  and  blood  control 
That  thwart  Thy  will  within  the  soul. 

5  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread 
And  all  that  for  this  life  we  need  ; 
From  war  and  strife  be  our  Defence, 
From  famine  and  from  pestilence, 
That  we  may  live  in  godly  peace, 
Unvexed  by  cares  and  avarice. 

6  Lord,  all  our  trespasses  forgive, 

That  they  our  hearts  no  more  may  grieve. 
As  we  forgive  their  trespasses 
Who  unto  us  have  done  amiss  ; 
Thus  let  us  dwell  in  charity, 
And  serve  each  other  willingly. 


168  CATECHISM. 

7  Into  temptation  lead  us  not ; 

And  when  the  Foe  doth  war  and  plot 
Against  our  souls  on  every  hand, 
Then  armed  with  faith,  O  may  we  stand 
Against  him  as  a  valiant  host, 
Through  comfort  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

8  From  evil.  Lord,  deliver  us  ! 
The  times  and  days  are  perilous ; 
Redeem  us  from  eternal  death ; 
And  when  we  yield  our  dying  breath, 
Console  us,  grant  us  calm  release, 
And  take  our  souls  to  Thee  in  peace. 

9  Amen  !  that  is,  So  let  it  be  ! 
Confirm  our  faith  continually, 
That  we  may  doubt  not,  but  believe 
That  what  we  ask  we  shall  receive  ; 
Thus  in  Thy  name  and  at  Thy  word 
We  say:   Amen ;  O  hear  us,  Lord  ! 

4.   BAPTISM. 

177  9,8,9,8,8,8 

BAPTIZED  into  Thy  name  most  holy, 
O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
I  claim  a  place,  though  weak  and  lowly, 

Among  Thy  seed,  Thy  chosen  host ; 
Buried  with  Christ,  and  dead  to  sin, 
Thy  spirit  now  shall  live  within. 

2  My  loving  Father,  Thou  dost  take  me 
To  be  henceforth  Thy  child  and  heir ; 
My  faithful  Saviour,  Thou  dost  make  me 

The  fruit  of  all  Thy  sorrows  share  ; 
Thou,  Holy  Ghost,  wilt  comfort  me, 
When  darkest  clouds  around  I  see. 


CATECHISM.  169 

3  And  I  have  vowed  to  fear  and  love  Thee, 
And  to  obey  Thee,  Lord,  alone  ; 

I  felt  Thy  Holy  Spirit  move  me, 

And  freely  pledged  myself  Thine  own, 

Renouncing  sin  to  keep  the  faith, 

And  war  with  evil  unto  death. 

My  faithful  God,  Thou  f ailest  never, 
Thy  covenant  surely  will  abide  ; 

O  cast  me  not  away  forever, 
Should  I  transgress  it  on  my  side  ; 

If  I  have  sore  my  soul  denied, 

Yet  still  forgive,  restore  Thy  child. 

5  Yea,  all  I  am,  and  love  most  dearly, — 

To  Thee  I  offer  new  the  whole ; 
O  let  me  make  my  vows  sincerely, 

Take  full  possession  of  my  soul, 
Let  naught  within  me,  naught  I  own, 
Serve  any  will  but  Thine  alone. 

6  Depart,  depart !  Thou  P  rince  of  darkness  ! 

No  more  by  thee  I'll  be  enticed. 
Mine  is  indeed  a  tarnished  conscience, 

But  sprinkled  with  the  blood  of  Christ. 
Away,  vain  world  }  O  sin,  away  ! 
Lo  !  I  renounce  you  all  this  day. 

7  And  never  let  my  purpose  falter, 

O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
But  keep  me  faithful  to  Thine  altar, 

Till  Thou  shalt  call  me  from  my  post ; 
So  unto  Thee  I  live  and  die, 
And  praise  Thee  evermore  on  high. 

178  7,8,a 

BLESSED  Jesus,  here  we  stand, 
Met  to  do  as  Thou  hast  spoken, 
And  this  child,  at  Thy  command, 
Now  we  bring  to  Thee,  in  token 


170 


CATECHISM. 


That  to  Christ  it  here  is  given  : 
For  of  such  shall  be  Thy  heaven. 

2  Yes,  Thy  warning  voice  is  plain, 

And  we  would  obey  it  duly: 
"He  who  is  not  born  again, 

Heart  and  life  renewing  truly, 
Born  of  water  and  the  Spirit, 
Will  My  kingdom  ne'er  inherit." 

3  Therefore  hasten  we  to  Thee — 

Take  the  pledge  we  bring,  O  take  it ! 
Let  us  here  Thy  glory  see, 

And  in  tender  pity  make  it 
Now  Thy  child,  and  leave  it  never, 
Thine  on  earth,  and  Thine  forever. 

4  Wash  it,  Jesus,  in  Thy  blood, 

From  the  sin-stain  of  its  nature  ; 
Let  it  rise  from  out  this  flood 

Clothed  in  Thee,  a  new  born  creature ; 
May  it,  washed  as  Thou  hast  bidden, 
In  thine  innocence  be  hidden. 

5  Turn  the  darkness  into  light, 

To  Thy  grace  receive  and  save  it ; 
Heal  the  Serpent's  venomed  bite, 

In  the  font  where  now  we  lave  it ; 
Here  let  flow  a  Jordan  river, 
And  from  leprosy  deliver. 

G  Make  it,  Head,  Thy  member  now  ; 

Shepherd,  take  Thy  lamb  and  feed  it ; 
Prince  of  peace,  its  Peace  be  Thou  ; 

Way  of  life,  to  heaven  lead  it ; 
Vine,  this  branch  may  nothing  sever, 
Graft  by  faith  in  Thee  forever. 


CATECHISM.  171 

Now  into  Thy  heart  we  pour 

Prayers,  that  from  our  hearts  proceeded ; 
Let  our  sighing  heavenward  soar, 

Let  our  warm  desires  be  heeded .; 
Write  the  name  we  now  have  givers,— 
Write  it  in  the  book  of  heaven. 


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179  8,7,7 

10  Jordan  came  our  Lord,  the  Christ, 
To  do  God's  pleasure  willing. 
And  there  was  by  Saint  John  baptized, 

All  righteousness  fulfilling ; 
There  did  He  consecrate  a  bath 

To  wash  away  transgression, 
And  quench  the  bitterness  of  death 

By  His  own  blood  and  passion  ; 
He  would  a  new  life  give  us. 

So  hear  ye  all,  and  well  perceive 

What  God  doth  call  Baptism, 
And  what  a  Christian  should  believe, 

Who  error  shuns  and  schism  : 
That  we  should  water  use,  the  Lord 

Declareth  in  His  pleasure, 
Not  simple  water,  but  the  Word 

And  Spirit  without  measure  ;  — 
He  is  the  true  Baptizer. 

To  show  us  this,  He  hath  His  word 

With  signs  and  symbols  given : 
On  Jordan's   banks  was  plainly  heard 

The  Father's  voice  from  heaven: 
"This  is  my  well-beloved  Son, 

In  whom  my  soul  delighteth ; 
Hear  him !"  Yea,  hear  Him  every  one, 

Whom  He  Himself  inviteth  ; 
Hear  and  obey  His  teaching  ! 


172  CATECHISM. 

4  In  tender  manhood  God  the  Son 

In  Jordan's  water  standeth  ; 
The  Holy  Ghost  from  heaven's  throne 

In  dove-like  form  descendeth  ; 
That  thus  the  truth  be  not  denied, 

Nor  should  our  faith  e'er  waver, 
That  the  Three  Persons  all  preside 

At  Baptism's  holy  laver, 
And  dwell  with  the  believer. 

5  Thus  Jesus  His  disciples  sent 

Go,  teach  ye  every  nation, 
That,  lost  in  sin,  they  must  repent, 

And  flee  from  condemnation  ; 
He  that  believes  and  is  baptized 

Shall  thereby  have  salvation, 
A  new-born  man  he  is  in  Christ, 

From  death  free  and  damnation, 
He  shall  inherit  heaven. 

6  "Who  in  this  mercy  hath  not  faith, 

Nor  aught  therein  discerneth, 
Is  yet  in  sin,  condemned  to  death 

And  fire  that  ever  burneth  ; 
His  holiness  avails  him  not, 

Nor  aught  which  he  is  doing  ; 
His  inborn  sin  brings  all  to  naught, 

And  maketh  sure  his  ruin  ; 
Himself  he  cannot  succor. 

7  The  eye  of  sense  alone  is  dim, 

And  nothing  sees  but  water  ; 
Faith  sees  Christ  Jesus,  and  in  Him 

The  Lamb  ordained  for  slaughter  ; 
It  sees  the  cleansing  fountain,  red 

With  the  dear  blood  of  Jesus, 
Which  from  the  sins,  inherited 

From  fallen  Adam,  frees  us, 
And  from  our  own  misdoings. 


CATECHISM.  173 

5.   ABSOLUTION. 

180  L.M. 

0  FAITHFUL  God,  we  worship  Thee  ! 
Thou  pardon'st  our  iniquity, 
Thou  grantest  help  in  sin's  distress, 
And  soul  and  body  Thou  dost  bless. 

2  Thou,  through  Thy  servant,  say'st  to  me : 
"Thy  sins  are  all  forgiven  thee, 

Depart  in  peace  ;  but  sin  no  more, 
And  e'er  my  pardoning  grace  adore." 

3  O  Lord,  we  bless  Thy  gracious  heart, 
For  Thou  Thyself  dost  heal  our  smart, 
Through  Christ  our  Saviour's  precious  blood, 
Which  for  the  sake  of  sinners  flowed. 

4  Give  us  Thy  Spirit,  peace  afford 
Now  and  forever,  gracious  Lord  I 
Thy  Word  and  holy  Sacrament 
Preserve  to  us,  till  life  is  spent. 

181  L.M. 

YEA,  as  I  live,  Jehovah  saith, 
I  do  not  wish  the  sinner's  death, 
But  that  he  turn  from  error's  ways, 
Repent  and  live  through  endless  days. 

2  Hence  Christ  His  foll'wers  gave  command: 
Go  forth  and  preach  in  every  land ; 
Pardon  to  every  soul  extend 

That  mourns,  believes  and  will  amend. 

3  Whose  sins  soever  ye  remit, 
I  truly  pardon  and  acquit ; 
Whose  sins  soever  ye  retain, 
Condemned  and  guilty  shall  remain. 


174  CATECHISM. 

4  What  ye  shall  bind,  that  bound  shall  be; 
What  ye  shall  loose,  that  shall  be  free  ; 
To  all  alike  the  keys  are  given 

To  ope  and  close  the  gates  of  heaven. 

5  They  who  believe,  when  ye  proclaim 
The  joyful  tidings  in  my  name, 
That  I  for  them  my  blood  have  shed, 
Are  free  from  guilt  and  judgment  dread. 

6  The  words  which  Absolution  give 
Are  His  who  died  that  we  might  live  ; 
The  minister  whom  Christ  has  sent 
Is  but  His  humble  instrument. 

7  However  great  our  sin  maybe, 
The  Absolution  sets  us  free, 
Appointed  by  God's  own  dear  Son 
To  bring  the  pardon  He  has  won. 

8  When  ministers  lay  on  their  hands, 
Absolved  by  Christ  the  sinner  stands  ; 
He  who  by  grace  the  Word  believes, 
The  purchase  of  His  blood  receives. 

9  This  is  the  Power  of  Holy  Keys, 
It  binds  and  doth  again  release  ; 
The  Church  retains  them  at  her  side, 
Our  Mother  and  Christ's  holy  Bride. 

10  Let  those  who  stings  of  conscience  bear, 
Whom  sin  would  drive  to  dark  despair, 
To  Jesus  come  with  trustful  mind 

And  peace  in  Absolution  find. 

11  All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee 
For  Absolution  full  and  free, 

In  which  Thou  showest  forth  Thy  grace 
From  false  indulgence  guard  our  race. 


CATECHISM.  175 

12  Praise  God,  the  Father  and  the  Son 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
As  'twas,  is  now,  and  so  shall  be, 
World  without  end,  eternally  ! 

6.   THE   LORD'S   SUPPER. 

182  8s. 

|ECK  thyself,  my  soul,  with  gladness, 


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Leave  the  gloomy  haunts  of  sadness, 
Come  into  the  daylight's  splendor, 
There  with  joy  thy  praises  render 
Unto  Him  whose  grace  unbounded 
Hath  this  wondrous  banquet  founded  ; 
High  o'er  all  the  heavens  He  reigneth, 
Yet  to  dwell  with  thee  He  deigneth. 

2  Hasten  as  a  bride  to  meet  Him, 

And  with  loving  reverence  greet  Him, 
For  with  words  of  life  immortal 
Now  He  knocketh  at  thy  portal ; 
Haste  to  ope  the  gates  before  Him, 
Saying,  while  thou  dost  adore  Him, 
"Suffer,  Lord,  that  I  receive  Thee, 
And  I  never  more  will  leave  Thee." 

3  He  who  costly  goods  desireth 
To  obtain,  much  gold  requireth  ; 
But  to  freely  give  the  treasure 

Of  Thy  love  is  Thy  good  pleasure, 
For  on  earth  there  is  no  coffer 
Which  as  payment  we  might  offer 
For  this  cup  Thy  blood  containing, 
And  this  manna,  on  us  raining. 

4  Ah  !    how  hungers  all  my  spirit 
For  the  love  I  do  not  merit ! 

Oft  have  I,  with  sighs  fast  thronging, 
Thought  upon  this  food  with  longing, 


176  CATECHISM. 

In  the  battle  well-nigh  worsted, 
For  this  cup  of  life  have  thirsted, 
For  the  Friend,  who  here  invites  us, 
And  to  God  Himself  unites  us. 

5  Now  I  sink  before  Thee  lowly, 
Filled  with  joy  most  deep  and  holy, 
As  with  tremoling  awe  and  wonder 
On  Thy  mighty  works  I  ponder, 
How,  by  mystery  surrounded, 
Depths  no  man  hath  ever  sounded, 
None  may  dare  to  pierce  unbidden, 
Secrets  that  with  Thee  are  hidden. 

6  Nay,  though  reason  here  doth  ponder, 
It  can  never  reach  this  wonder, 
That  this  bread  is  never  lessened, 
Though  it  nourish  thousands  present, 
And  that  Christ  His  blood  is  giving 
With  the  wine  we  are  receiving. 

O,  these  mysteries  unsounded 
Are  by  God  alone  expounded  ! 

7  Sun,  who  all  my  life  doth  brighten, 
Light,  who  dost  my  soul  enlighten, 
Joy,  the  sweetest  man  e'er  knoweth, 
Fount,  whence  all  my  being  floweth, — 
At  Thy  feet  I  cry,  my  Maker, 

Let  me  be  a  fit  partaker 

Of  this  blessed  food  from  heaven, 

For  our  good,  Thy  glory,  given. 

8  Lord,  Thy  fervent  love  hath  driven 
Thee  to  leave  Thy  throne  in  heaven, 
For  us  on  the  cross  to  languish, 
And  to  die  in  bitter  anguish, 

To  forgo  all  joy  and  gladness, 
And  to  shed  Thy  blood  in  sadness, 
Which  we  drink  now  ;  grant  that  never 
We  forget  Thy  love,  dear  Saviour  ! 


CATECHISM.  177 

9  Jesus,  Bread  of  life,  I  pray  Thee, 
Let  me  gladly  here  obey  Thee, 
Never  to  my  hurt  invited, 
Be  Thy  love  with  love  requited ; 
From  this  banquet  let  me  measure, 
Lord,  how  vast  and  deep  love's  treasure  ; 
Through  the  gifts  Thou  here  dost  give  me 
As  Thy  guest  in  heaven  receive  me. 

183  8,8,7,8. 

IESUS  CHRIST,  our  blessed  Saviour, 
«*     Turned  away  God's  wrath  forever ; 
Suffering  pains  no  tongue  can  tell, 
He  saved  us  from  the  pains  of  hell. 

2  To  remind  us  that,  to  save  us, 

He  hath  died,  His  flesh  He  gave  us 
With  this  bread,  a  quick'ning  food, 
And  with  this  wine,  His  precious  blood. 

3  Whoso  to  this  board  repaireth, 
Take  good  heed  how  He  prepareth ; 
Death  instead  of  life  shall  he 
Receive  who  comes  unworthily. 

4  Praise  the  Father,  God  in  heaven, 
Who  such  precious  food  hath  given, 
And  for  sins  which  thou  hast  done 
Hath  caused  to  die  His  only  Son. 

5  Thou  shalt  hold  with  faith  unshaken, 
That  this  food  is  to  be  taken 

By  the  sick  who  are  distressed, 

By  those  whose  heart  is  sin-oppressed. 

6  To  such  grace  and  mercy  turneth 
Every  soul  that  truly  mourneth ; — 
Art  thou  well  ? — Avoid  this  board, 
Lest  thou  receive  an  ill  reward. 


178  CATECHISM. 

7  Christ  says :  Come,  ye  heavy-laden, 
I  your  -weary  hearts  will  gladden  ; 
They  that  are  yet  strong  and  well, 
Despise  the  best  physician's  skill. 

8  Couldst  thou  earn  thine  own  salvation, 
Useless  were  my  death  and  passion  ; 
This  feast  is  uot  spread  for  thee, 

If  thine  own  helper  thou  wilt  be. 

9  If  thou  this  believest  truly, 
And  confession  makest  duly, 
Thou  a  welcome  guest  art  here, 

This  heavenly  food  thy  soul  shall  cheer. 

10  But  the  fruits  must  not  be  missing, 
Love  thy  neighbor  without  ceasing, 
That  true  love  let  him  receive, 
Which  here  to  thee  thy  God  doth  give. 

184  7s. 

LO,  upon  the  altar  lies 
Bread  of  heaven  from  the  skies  : 
Food  to  mortal  wanderers  given, 
To  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heaven. 

2  Jesus,  Shepherd  of  the  sheep  ! 
Thou  Thy  flock  in  safety  keep. 
Living  Bread  !  Thy  life  supply, 
Strengthen  us,  or  else  we  die. 

3  Thou,  who  feedest  us  below  ! 
Source  of  all  we  have  or  know  ! 
Grant  that  with  Thy  saints  above 
We  may  reach  Thy  feast  of  love  1 

185  Iambic.  8,  7. 

LORD  Jesus,  Thou  art  truly  good  ! 
Thou  spreadst  for  our  salvation 
Thy  body  and  Thy  blood  as  fend, 
And  giv'st  us  invitation  ; 


CATECHISM.  179 

As  weary  souls,  with  sin  oppressed, 
We  come  to  Thee  for  needed  rest, 
For  counsel  and  forgiveness. 

2  Although  Thou  didst  ascend  to  heaven, 

Where  angels  bow  before  Thee, 
And  now  to  mortals  'tis  not  given 

By  sight  here  to  adore  Thee, 
Until  begins  Thy  judgment  grand, 
When  we  before  Thy  throne  shall  stand, 

And  cheerfully  behold  Thee  ; 

3  Yet  art  Thou  ever  with  us,  Lord, 

And  with  Thy  congregation, 
And  not  confined — so  says  Thy  Word— 

To  any  habitation. 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  Word  still  stands, 
Unshaken  by  the  en'mies'  hands, 

Though  they  be  e'er  so  cunning. 

4  Thou  say' st :  "This  is  my  body;  eat, 

And  orally  receive  me  ! 
This  is  my  blood ;  drink  all  of  it, 

And  henceforth  never  leave  me  !" 
What  Thou  hast  spoken,  true  must  be : 
Thou  art  almighty,  and  with  Thee 

Impossible  is  nothing. 

5  Although  my  reason  cannot  see 

How  in  so  many  places 
Thy  body  at  a  time  may  be, 

Yet  faith  Thy  Word  embraces. 
How  it  can  be,  I  leave  to  Thee, 
Thy  Word  alone  sufliceth  me, 

For  Thou  wilt  that  we  trust  it. 

6  Lord,  I  believe  in  simple  trust, 

Strength  in  my  weakness  give  me, 
For  I  am  naught  but  sinful  dust, 
Nor  of  Thy  Word  bereave  me  ! 


180  CATECHISM. 


Thy  Baptism,  Supper,  and  Thy  Word, 
My  consolation  are,  O  Lord, 
For  they  contain  my  treasure. 


7  Grant  that  we  worthily  receive 

Thy  Supper,  Lord  our  Saviour, 
That  for  our  sins  we  truly  grieve, 

And  prove  by  our  behaviour 
That  we  obtained  Thy  saving  grace, 
And  trust  in  it  throughout  our  days ; 

Then  will  our  life  be  godly. 

8  For  Thy  consoling  Supper,  Lord, 

Be  praised  throughout  all  ages  ! 
Preserve  it,  for  with  one  accord 

The  world  against  it  rages. 
Grant  that  Thy  body  and  Thy  blood 
May  be  my  comfort  and  sweet  food 

In  my  last  moments.    Amen  ! 

186  11,8,11,8,5,9,9,6,7,5. 

MAY  God  be  praised  henceforth  and  blest  for- 
ever, 
Who,  Himself  both  Gift  and  Giver, 
With  His  own  flesh  and  blood  our  souls  doth 

nourish ; 
May  they  grow  thereby  and  flourish  ! 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  ! 
By  Thy  holy  body,  the  selfsame 
Which  from  Thine  own  mother  Mary  came, 
By  the  drops  Thou  didst  bleed, 
Help  us  in  the  hour  of  need  ! 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  I 

2  Thou  hast  to  death  Thy  holy  body  given, 
Life  to  win  for  us  in  heaven  ; 


ItEPENTANCE.  181 

By  stronger  love,  dear  Lord,  Thou  couldst  not 

bind  us, 
Whereof  this  should  well  remind  us. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy ! 
Lord,  Thy  love  constrained  Thee  for  our  good 
Might}'  things  to  do  by  Thy  dear  blood  ; 
Thou  hast  paid  all  we  owed, 
Thou  hast  made  our  peace  with  God. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  ! 

3  May  God  bestow  on  us  His  grace  and  blessing, 
That,  His  holy  footsteps  tracing. 
We  walk  as  brethren  dear  in  love  and  union, 
Nor  repent  this  sweet  communion. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy ! 
Let  not  Thy  good  Spirit  forsake  us, 
Grant  that  heavenly  minded  He  make  us, 
That  Thy  poor  Church  may  see 
Days  of  peace  and  unity. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy ! 


XV.  REPENTANCE. 

187  Iambic.  8,7. 

ALAS,  my  God  !  my  sins  are  great, 
My  conscience  doth  upbraid  me  ; 
And  now  I  find  that  in  my  strait 
No  man  hath  power  to  aid  me. 

2  And  fled  I  hence,  in  my  despair, 

In  some  lone  spot  to  hide  me, 
My  griefs  would  still  be  with  me  there, 
And  peace  still  be  denied  me, 

3  Lord,  Thee  I  seek ;— I  merit  naught, 

Yet  pUy  and  restore  me  ; 
Be  not  Thy  wrath,  just  God,  my  lot, 
Thy  Son  bath  suffered  for  me. 


A: 


182  REPENTANCE. 

4  If  pain  and  woe  must  follow  sin, 

Then  be  my  path  still  rougher, 
Here  spare  me  not :  if  heaven  I  win, 
On  earth  I  gladly  suffer. 

5  But  curb  my  heart,  forgive  my  guilt, 

Make  Thou  my  patience  firmer, 
For  they  must  miss  the  good  Thou  wilt, 
Who  at  Thy  chastenings  murmur. 

6  Then  deal  with  me  as  seems  Thee  best, 

Thy  grace  will  help  me  bear  it, 
If  but  at  last  I  see  Thy  rest, 
And  with  my  Saviour  share  it. 

188  8.M 

ND  wilt  Thou  pardon,  Lord, 
A  sinner  such  as  I  ? 
Although  Thy  book  his  crimes  record 
Of  such  a  crimson  dye. 

2  So  deep  are  they  engraved, — 

So  terrible  their  fear  : 
The  righteous  scarcely  shall  be  saved. 
And  where  shall  I  appear  ? 

3  O  Thou  Physician  blest, 

Make  clean  my  guilty  soul ! 
And  me,  by  many  a  sin  oppressed, 
Restore,  and  keep  me  whole  ! 

4  I  know  not  how  to  praise 

Thy  mercy  and  Thy  love  ; 
But  deign  Thy  servant  to  upraise, 
And  I  shall  learn  above. 

180  L.M. 

BEHOLD  a  Stranger  at  the  door ! 
He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before, 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still ; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 


REPENTANCE.  183 

2  But  will  He  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will,  the  very  friend  you  need  ; — 
The  Man  of  Nazareth,  'tis  He, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

3  O  lovely  attitude  !  He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  laden  hands  ; 
O  matchless  kindness  !  and  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes. 

4  Admit  Him,  lest  His  anger  burn, 
And  He,  departing,  ne'er  return  : 
Admit  Him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand, 
When,  at  His  door,  denied  you'll  stand. 

190  7s. 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer  : 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King  : 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring  ; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin : — 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin  ! 
Let  Thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest ! 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer  ; 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 


184  REPENTANCE. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 
Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 

191  7s. 

COME,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice, 
Come,  and  make  my  paths  your  choice  ; 

1  will  guide  you  to  your  home  ; 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come  ! 

2  Sinner,  come  !  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound  : 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure  ; 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

192  7s. 

COME,  ye  weary  sinners,  come, 
All  who  feel  your  heavy  load  ; 
Jesus  calls  His  wanderers  home  ; 
Hasten  to  your  pardoning  God. 

2  Come,  ye  guilty  souls  oppressed, 

Answer  to  the  Saviour's  call: 
"Come,  and  I  will  give  you  rest ; 
Come,  and  I  will  save  you  all." 

3  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  love, 

We  Thy  gracious  call  obey  ; 

Faithful  let  Thy  mercies  prove, 

Take  our  load  of  guilt  away. 

4  Fain  we  would  on  Thee  rely, 

Cast  on  Thee  our  sin  and  care : 
To  Thine  arms  of  mercy  fly, 
Find  our  lasting  quiet  there. 

5  Lo,  we  come  to  Thee  for  ease  : 

True  and  gracious  as  Thou  art, 


REPENTANCE.  185 

Now  our  weary  souls  release, 
Write  forgiveness  on  our  heart. 

193  lis. 

DELAY  not,  delay  not,   O  sinner,  draw  near, 
The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  Thee  ; 
No  price  is  demanded  ;  the  Saviour  is  here  ; 
Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not,  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy  God? 
A  fouutain  is  opened  ;  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  His  pardoning 
blood? 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  to  come, 

For  mercy  still  lingers,  and  calls  thee  to-day ; 
Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the  tomb  ; 
Her  message,  unheeded,  will  soon  pass  away. 

4  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  Spirit  of  grace, 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  its  sad 
night, 
And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

5  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  hour  is  at  hand  ; 

The  earth  shall  dissolve, and  the  heavens  shall 
fade  ; 
The  dead,  small  and  great,  in  the  judgment  shall 
stand ; 
What  power  then,  O  sinner,  shall  lend  thee  its 
aid? 

194  L.  M. 

HASTEN,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise, 
And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 


186  REPENTANCE. 

2  O  hasten,  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  course  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn, 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arre-st 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

195  7,8,7 

JESUS  sinners  doth  receive  !" 
O  may  all  this  saying  ponder 
Who  in  sin's  delusions  live, 

And  from  God  and  heaven  wander  ! 
This  alone  sure  hope  can  give — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  ! 

2  We  deserve  but   grief  and  shame, 

Yet  His  words,  rich  grace  revealing, 
Pardon,  peace,  and  life  proclaim  ; 

Here  their  ills  have  perfect  healing 
Who  with  humble  hearts  believe — 
''Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !" 

3  Sheep  that  from  the  fold  did  stray, 

Every  faithful  shepherd  seeketh  ; 
Weary  souls  that  lost  their  way, 

Christ  the  Shepherd  seeks  and  taketh 
In  His  arms,  that  they  may  live — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !' 

4  Come,  ve  sinners,  one  and  all, 

Come,  ye  all  have  invitation  ; 


BEPENTANCE.  187 

Come,  obey  His  gracious  call, 

Come  and  take  His  free  salvation  ! 
Firmly  in  these  words  believe  : 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  I" 

5  I,  a  sinner,  come  to  Thee, 

And  acknowledge  my  transgression  5 
Tender  mercy  show  to  me, 

Grant  me  graciously  remission  ; 
Let  these  words  my  soul  relieve : 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !" 

6  Henceforth  I  need  fear  no  foe  ; 

Were  as  scarlet  my  transgression, 
It  shall  be  as  white  as  snow 

By  the  virtue  of  Thy  passion  ; 
For  in  these  words  I  believe  : 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive." 

7  Now  my  conscience  is  at  ease, 

Now  I  fear  no  condemnation. 
He  who  grants  me  full  release 

Hath  atoned  for  my  transgression  § 
In  true  faith  to  Him  I  cleave — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  I" 

8  "Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !" 

Me,  too,  hath  received  the  Saviour, 
Opening  heaven,  that  I  may  live 

With  my  Lord  in  bliss  forever  ; 
Gladly,  then,  this  world  I  leave — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !" 

196  8s 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  in  Thee  alone 
My  only  hope  on  earth  I  place, 
For  other  comforter  is  none, 

No  help  have  I  but  in  Thy  grace. 
There  is  no  man  nor  creature  here, 
No  angel  in  the  heavenly  sphere. 


188  EEPENTANCE 

Who  at  my  need  can  succor  me 

I  cry  to  Thee, 

For  Thee  I  trust  implicitly. 

2  My  sin  is  very  sore  and  great, 

I  mourn  beneath  its  dreadful  load  ; 
O  free  me  from  this  heavy  weight, 

My  Saviour,  through  Thy  precious  blood  ; 
And  with  Thy  Father  for  me  plead 
That  Thou  hast  suffered  in  my  stead  ; 
From  me  the  burden  then  is  rolled. 
Lord,  I  lay  hold 
On  Thy  dear  promises  of  old. 

3  And  in  Thy  mercy  now  bestow 

True  Christian  faith  on  me,  O  Lord  ! 
That  all  the  sweetness  I  may  know 

Which  in  Thy  holy  cross  is  stored, 
Love  Thee  o'er  earthly  pride  or  pelf, 
And  love  my  neighbor  as  myself ; 
And  when,  at  last,  is  come  my  end, 
Be  Thou  my  Friend, 
From  Satan's  wiles  my  soul  defend. 

4  Glory  to  God  in  highest  heaven, 

The  Father  of  eternal  love  ; 
To  His  dear  Son,  for  sinners  given, 

Whose  watchful  grace  we  daily  prove  ; 
To  God  the  Holy  Ghost  on  high ; 
O  ever  be  His  comfort  nigh, 
And  teach  us,  in  His  love  and  fear 
To  please  Him  here, 
And  serve  Him  in  the  heavenly  sphere  ! 

197 

God,  Thou  righteous,  faithful  Lord, 
I  have  not  kept  Thy  holy  Word, 
But  sinned,  and  oft  offended  Thee  ; 
Now  I  repent — it  grieveth  me  ! 


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REPENTANCE.  189 

2  Thou,  Father,  merciful  and  kind, 
Ho  pleasure  in  my  death  dost  find, 
But  strong  desire  doth  in  Thee  burn, 
That  I  should  unto  Thee  return. 

3  Since  Thou,  dear  Father,  callest  me, 
I,  poor  lost  sinner,  come  to  Thee, 
Relying  on  Christ's  precious  blood 
Which  from  His  holy  five  wounds  flowed. 

4  I  pray  through  Christ,  Thine  only  Son, 
Who  for  my  good  here  flesh  put  on  ; 
Thy  love  to  me  let  never  fail ; 

O'er  justice  let  Thy  grace  prevail. 

5  In  mercy,  Father,  let  Thy  grace 
Through  Jesus'  blood  my  sins  efface  ; 
Then  I,  the  poor  lost  child,  will  be 
From  all  my  sins  forever  free. 

6  Grant  that,  according  to  Thy  Word, 
I  lead  a  godly  life,  O  Lord, 

And  let  me,  after  time  is  o'er, 
Inherit  life  forevermore. 


0 


198  L.  M. 

JESUS,  Lamb  of  God,  who  art 
The  Life  and  Comfort  of  my  heart, 
I,  wretched  sinner,  come  to  Thee 
And  bring  so  many  sins  with  me. 

2  O  God,  my  sinfulness  is  great, 

I  groan  beneath  a  dreadful  weight ; 
Yet,  be  Thou  merciful,  I  pray, 
Take  guilt  and  punishment  away. 

3  Saint  John,  the  Baptist,  biddeth  me 
To  cast  my  burden,  Lord,  on  Thee, 
Since  Thou  hast  left  Thy  heavenly  throne, 
That  for  our  sins  Thou  mightst  atone. 


190  REPENTANCE. 

4  Help  me  amend  my  ways,  O  Lord, 
And  willingly  obey  Thy  Word  ; 
Do  always,  then,  abide  with  me, 
And  when  I  die  take  me  to  Thee. 


Ilf9  L.  M. 

THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  Thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  Thy  book. 


0 


2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  ; 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  Thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  Thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  Thy  sight ; 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  Thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford  ; 

And  let  me  now  come  near  Thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  Thy  Son. 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring  ; 

Look  down,  O  Lord  with  pitying  eye 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

6  O  may  Thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  ! 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  ; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 

The  Lord,  my  Strength  and  Righteousness. 


O1 


REPENTANCE.  191 

200  Iambic.  8,7. 

,UT  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee, 
Lord,  hear  my  lamentation  ; 
Bend  down  Thy  gracious  ear  to  me, 

And  grant  my  supplication  ; 
For  if  Thou  fix  Thy  searching  eye 
On  all  sin  and  iniquity, 
Who,  Lord,  can   stand  before  Thee  ? 

2  But  love  and  grace  with  Thee  prevail, 

O  God,  our  sins  forgiving  ; 
The  best  and  holiest  deeds  must  fail 

Of  all  before  Thee  living  ; 
Before  Thee  none  can  boasting  stand, 
But  all  must  fear  Thy  strict  demand, 
And  live  alone  by  mercy. 

3  My  hope  I  rest  then  on  the  Lord, 

And  build  not  on  my  merit ; 
My  heart  shall  trust  His  gracious  "Word, 

His  goodness  stays  my  spirit. 
His  precious  word  assureth  me, 
He  will  my  Joy  and  Comfort  be  ; 
This  is  my  firm  reliance. 

4  And  though  it  tarry  till  the  night 

And  till  the  morn  appeareth, 
My  heart  still  trusteth  in  His  might, 

It  doubteth  not,  nor  feareth. 
Do  thus,  O  ye  of  Israel's  seed, 
Ye  of  the  Spirit  born  indeed, 
Wait  for  your  God's  appearing. 

5  Though  great  our  sins  and  sore  our  woes, 

His  grace  much  more  aboundeth ; 
His  helping  love  no  limit  knows, 

Our  utmost  need  it  soundeth, 
Our  Shepherd  is  the  Lord,  and  He 
At  last  shall  set  his  Israel  free 
From  all  their  sin  and  sorrow. 


E)2  REFiiNTANCE. 

201  L.M. 

RETURN,  O  wanderer,  return, 
And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face, 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart  ; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 

His  hand  shall  heal  thine  inward  smart. 

3  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live ; 
Go  to  His  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear  ; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "No  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

202  7s0 

SINNERS,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you — Why? 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  Himself  to  live. 

2  He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 

Asks  the  work  of  His  own  hands, — 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  His  love  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you — Why  ? 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  Himself  that  you  might  live. 

4  Will  ye  let  Him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 


REPENTANCE.  193 

Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  His  grace,  and  die  ? 

5  Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit  asks  you — Why  ? 
He  who  all  your  life-time  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  His  love. 

6  Will  ye  not  His  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 

0  ye  long-sought  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  grieve  your  God  and  die  ? 

203  l.  M.61 

THE  abyss  of  many  a  former  sin 
Encloses  me,  and  bars  me  in : 
Like  billows  my  transgressions  roll ; — 
Be  Thou  the  Pilot  of  my  soul ; 
And  to  salvation's  harbor  bring, 
Thou  Saviour  and  Thou  glorious  King ! 

2  My  Father's  heritage  abused, 
Wasted  by  lust,  by  sin  misused  ; 

To  shame  and  want  and  misery  brought, 
The  slave  to  many  a  fruitless  thought : — 

1  cry  to  Thee,  who  lovest  men, 
O  pity  and  receive  again  ! 

3  In  hunger  now,  no  more  possessed 
Of  that  my  portion  bright  and  blest, 
The  exile  and  the  alien  see, 

Who  yet  would  fain  return  to  Thee  ! 
And  save  me.  Lord,  who  seeks  to  raise 
To  Thy  dear  love  the  hymn  of  praise  ! 

4  With  that  saved  thief  my  prayer  I  make, 
Remember  for  Thy  mercy's  sake  ! 
With  that  poor  publican  I  cry, 

Be  merciful,  O  God  most  high ! 

13 


194  FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION. 

With  that  lost  prodigal  I  fain 
Back  to  my  home  would  turn  again  ! 

5  Mourn,  mourn,  my  soul,  with  earnest  care, 
And  raise  to  Christ  the  contrite  prayer  : — 
O  Thou  who  freely  wast  made  poor, 
My  sorrows  and  my  sins  to  cure, 
Me,  poor  of  all  good  works,  embrace, 
Enriching  with  Thy  boundless  grace  ! 


XVI.  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 
204  cm. 

ALL  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt, 
My  death,  was  all  my  own  ; 
All  that  I  am,  I  owe  to  Thee, 
My  gracious  God,  alone. 

2  The  evil  of  my  former  state 

Was  mine,  and  only  mine  ; 
The  good  in  which  I  now  rejoice 
Is  Thine,  and  only  Thine. 

3  The  darkness  of  my  former  state, 

The  bondage,  all  was  mine ; 
The  light  of  life  in  which  I  walk, 
The  liberty,  is  Thine. 

4  Thy  grace  first  made  me  feel  my  sin, 

It  taught  me  to  believe ; 
Then,  in  believing,  peace  I  found, 
And  now  I  live,  I  live ! 

5  All  that  I  am,  even  here  on  earth, 

All  that  I  hope  to  be 
When  Jesus  comes  and  glory  dawns, 
I  owe  it,  Lord,  to  Thee. 


FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION.  195 

205  cm. 

APPROACH,  lay  soul,  the  mercy  seat, 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer  ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee, — 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  Thou  my  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 

That,  sheltered  near  Thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  Accuser  face 
And  tell  Him,  Thou  hast  died. 

5  O  wondrous  Love,  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners  such  as  I 
Might  plead  Thy  gracious  name  ! 

206  h.  m. 

ARISE,  my  soul,  arise, 
Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears, 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears  ; 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  His  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede ; 
His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood  to  plead  ; 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 


196  FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION. 

3  Five  bleeding  wounds  He  bears, 

Received  on  Calvary ; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 

They  strongly  speak  for  ine ; 
Forgive  him,  O  forgive,  they  cry, 
Nor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die  ! 

4  The  Father  hears  Him  pray, 

His  dear  Anointed  One : 
He  cannot  turn  away, 

Cannot  refuse  His  Son  ; 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

5  My  God  is  reconciled, 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear: 
He  owns  me  for  His  child, 

I  can  no  longer  fear; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  "Father,  Abba  Father !"  cry. 

207  l.  m. 

BLEST  is  the  man,  forever  blest, 
Whose  guilt  is  pardoned  by  his  God, 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confessed, 
And  covered  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  not  his  iniquities, 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free, 

His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 

That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins ! 


FAITH  ANE   JUSTIFICATION.  197 

While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 

Through  his  whole  life  appears  and  shines. 

208  9,8,8. 

BY  grace  I'm  saved — grace  free  and  boundless  ! 
My  heart,  believ'stthou  this  or  not  ? 
Why  tremblest  thou  with  terror  groundless  ? 

Has  Scripture  e'er  a  falsehood  taught  ? 
Then  this  word  also  true  must  be  : 
By  grace  there  is  a  crown  for  thee. 

2  By  grace  !  our  works  are  all  rejected, 

All  claims  of  merit  pass  for  naught ; 
The  mighty  Saviour,  long  expected, 

To  us  this  blissful  truth  has  brought, 
That  He  by  death  redeems  our  race, 
And  we  are  saved  alone  by  grace. 

3  By  grace  !  mark  well  these  words'  true  meaning, 

When  thcu  dost  sorrow  sin-oppressed, 
When  Satan  threats  with  pride  o'erweening, 

When  troubled  conscience  sighs  for  rest ; 
What  reason  cannot  comprehend 
It  pleases  God  by  grace  to  send. 

4  By  grace  His  Son,  on  earth  appearing, 

Vouchsafed  beneath  thy  woe  to  bend ; 
Hadst  thou,  damnation  justly  fearing, 

Done  aught  to  render  Him  thy  friend  ? 
Was't  not  that  He  thy  welfare  sought, 
And  but  by  grace  deliverance  wrought  ? 

5  By  grace !  this  ground  of  our  salvation, 

As  long  as  God  is  true,  endures  : 
What  saints  have  penned  by  inspiration, 

What  God  by  His  own  Word  assures, 
What  all  our  faith  must  rest  upon, 
Is  grace,  free  grace,  through  His  dear  Son. 


198  FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION. 

6  By  grace  !  but  think  not,  thou  who  livest 

Securely  on  in  godless  ways, 
That  thou, — though  all  are  called, — receivest 

The  promised  rest  that  wakes  our  praise  ; 
By  grace  none  find  in  heaven  a  place 
Who  live  in  sin  in  hope  of  grace. 

7  B}r  grace  !  they  who  have  heard  this  sentence 

Must  bid  hypocrisy  farewell ; 
For  only  after  deep  repentance 

The  soul  what  grace  imports  can  tell, 
To  sin  while  grace  a  trifle  seems, 
To  faith  it  bright  with  glory  beams. 

8  By  grace  the  timid  hearts  that  languish, 

Find  access  to  the  Father's  heart, 
When  conflicts  fierce  and  bitter  anguish 

Bid  all  their  joy  and  hopes  depart. 
Where,  ofttimes,  should  I  strength  obtain, 
Did  grace  my  anchor  not  remain  ! 

9  By  grace  !  on  this  in  death  I'll  rest  me, 

Rejoicing  e'en  though  feeling  naught ; 
I  know  my  sin — it  oft  oppressed  me — 

But  Him,  too,  who  salvation  brought  • 
My  heart  exults — grief  flees  apace — 
Because  my  soul  is  saved  by  grace. 

10  By  grace  !  may  sin  and  Satan  hearken  ! 

I  bear  my  flag  of  faith  in  hand, 
And  pass — for  doubts  my  joy  can't  darken — 

The  Red  Sea  to  the  Promised  Land. 
I  cling  to  what  my  Saviour  taught, 
And  trust  it,  whether  felt  or  not. 

209  Iambic.  8,7. 

DEAR  Christians,  one  and  all  rejoice, 
With  exultation  springing, 
And  with  united  heart  and  voice 
And  holy  rapture  singing, 


FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION.  199 

Tell  how  our  God  beheld  our  need, 
And  sing  His  sweet  and  wondrous  deed  ; 
Right  dearly  it  hath  cost  Him. 

2  Fast  bound  in  Satan's  chains  I  lay, 

Death  brooded  darkly  o'er  me, 
My  sin  oppressed  me  night  and  day, 

Therein  my  mother  bore  me  ; 
Deeper  and  deeper  still  I  fell, 
Life  had  become  a  living  hell, 

So  firmly  sin  possessed  me. 

3  My  good  works  could  avail  me  naught, 

For  they  with  sin  were  stained ; 
Free-will  against  God's  judgment  fought, 

And  dead  to  good  remained  ; 
Grief  drove  me  to  despair,  and  I 
Had  nothing  left  me  but  to  die, 

To  hell  I  fast  was  sinking. 

4  Then  God  beheld  my  wretched  state 

With  deep  commiseration ; 
He  thought  upon  His  mercy  great, 

And  willed  my  soul's  salvation  ; 
He  turned  to  me  a  Father's  heart — 
Not  small  the  cost ! — to  heal  my  smart, 

He  gave  His  best  and  dearest. 

5  He  spake  to  His  beloved  Son  : 

'Tis  time  to  take  compassion  ; 
Then  go,  my  heart's  most  precious  Crown, 

And  bring  to  man  salvation ; 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  him  free, 
Slay  bitter  death  for  him,  that  he 

May  live  with  Thee  forever. 

6  The  Son  His  Father  did  obey, 

And,  born  of  virgin-mother, 


200  FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION. 

He  came  awhile  on  earth  to  stay, 
That  He  might  be  my  brother. 
His  mighty  power  He  hidden  bore, 
A  servant's  form  like  mine,  He  wore, 
To  lead  the  Devil  captive. 

7  He  spake  to  me  :  "Hold  fast  by  me, 
I  am  thy  Rock  and  Castle  ; 
I  wholly  givo  myself  for  thee, 

For  thee  I  strive  and  wrestle  ; 
For  I  am  thine,  and  thou  art  mine, 
Henceforth  my  place  is  also  thine; 
The  Foe  shall  ne^er  part  us. 

S  The  Foe  shall  shed  my  precious  blood, 

Me  of  my  life  bereaving  ; 
All  this  I  suffer  for  thy  good  ; 

Be  steadfast  and  believing. 
Life  shall  from  death  the  victory  win, 
Mine  innocence  shall  bear  thy  sin, 

So  art  thou  blest  forever. 

0  Now  to  my  Father  I  depart, 

From  earth  to  heaven  ascending, 
Thence  heavenly  wisdom  to  impart, 

The  Holy  Spirit  sending ; 
He  shall  in  trouble  comfort  thee, 
Teach  thee  to  know  and  follow  me, 
And  into  truth  shall  guide  thee. 

10  What  I  have  done  and  taught,  do  thou 
To  do  and  teach  endeavor  ; 
So  shall  my  kingdom  flourish  now, 

And  God  be  praised  forever ; 
Take  heed  lest  men  with  base  alloy 
The  heavenly  treasure  should  destroy ; 
This  counsel  I  bequeath  thee." 


faith  and  justification.  soi 

210  s.m. 

GRACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  ! 
Harmonious  to  the  ear  ! 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  first  inscribed  my  name 

In  God's  eternal  book  ; 
'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took. 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

5  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 

And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow  ; 
'Twas  grace  that  kept  Die  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

211  CM. 

I  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
"Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast  !" 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad  ; 

I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 


202  FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water  ;  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live  !" 
I  came  to  Jesus  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"I  am  this  dark  world's  Light ; 
Look  unto  me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  brigM  !" 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 
And  in  that  Light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  traveling  days  are  done. 


212  7,6. 

I  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
He  bears  them  all  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
J  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  His  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus  ; 

All  fullness  dwells  in  Him ; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares  ; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 


FAITH  AND   JUSTIFICATION.  203 

3  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine, 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 

I  on  His  breast  recline. 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Immanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord ; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes 

His  name  abroad  is  poured. 

4  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

213  L.M. 

JESUS,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress  ; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies — 
E'en  then  this  shall  be  all  my  plea, 
"Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  Thy  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay  ? 
Fully  through  these  absolved  I  am 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 

4  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years  ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue  ; 
Thy  blood  preserves  it  ever  new. 


204  FAITH  AND   JUSTIFICATION. 

5  And  when  the  dead  shall  hear  Thy  voice, 
Thy  banished  children  shall  rejoice  ; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness  1 

214  L.M. 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  1 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind  § 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  t 

5  Just  as  I  am — Thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 

6  Just  as  I  am — Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down, — 

-    Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  I 


FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION.  205 

215  8,7. 

LAMB  of  God  we  fall  before  Thee, 
Humbly  trusting  in  Thy  cross  ; 
That  alone  be  all  our  glory, 
All  things  else  are  only  dross. 

2  Thee  we  own  a  perfect  Saviour, 

Only  Source  of  all  that's  good 
Every  grace  and  every  favor 

Comes  to  us  through  Jesus'  blood. 

3  Jesus  gives  us  true  repentance, 

By  His  Spirit  sent  from  heaven  ; 

"Whispers  this  transporting  sentence, 

"Son,  thy  sins  are  all  forgiven." 

4  Faith  He  grants  us  to  believe  it, 

Grateful  hearts  His  love  to  prize  : 
Want  we  wisdom  ? — He  must  give  it ; 
Hearing  ears,  and  seeing  eyes. 

5  Jesus  gives  us  pure  affections, 

Wills  to  do  what  He  requires  ; 
Makes  us  follow  His  directions, 
And  what  He  commands,  inspires. 

6  All  our  prayers,  and  all  our  praises, 

Rightly  offered  in  His  name, 

He  that  dictates  them  is  Jesus  ; 

He  that  answers  is  the  same. 

216  civi. 

LORD,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults, 
How  great  our  guilt  has  been  : 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 


206  FAITH   AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 

For  ever  love  His  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 

3  'Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done ; 
But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace 
Abounding  through  His  Son. 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin ; 
'Tis  by  the  Water  and  the  Blood 
Our  souls  are  washed  from  sin. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  His  death 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Raised  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew ; 

And  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

217  9,8,9,8,8,8. 

\TOW  I  have  found  the  sure  foundation, 
li     Where  evermore  my  anchor  grounds  ! 
It  lay  there  ere  the  world's  creation, 

Where  else,  but  in  my  Saviour's  wounds  ? 
Foundation,  which  unmoved  shall  stay, 
When  earth  and  heaven  pass  away. 

2  It  is  that  mercy  never  ending, 

Which  all  conception  far  transcends, 
Of  Him,  who,  with  love's  arms  extending, 

To  wretched  sinners  condescends  ; 
Whose  heart  with  pity  still  doth  break, 
Whether  we  seek  Him,  or  forsake. 


FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION.  207 

3  Our  ruin  God  has  not  intended, 

Salvation  He  would  fain  bestow  ; 
For  this  the  Son  to  earth  descended, 

And  then  to  heaven  again  did  go  ; 
For  this  so  loudly  evermore 
He  knocketh  at  our  heart's  closed  door. 

4  O  depth  of  love,  in  which,  past  finding, 

My  sins  through  Christ's  blood  disappear; 
This  is  for  wounds  the  safest  binding, 

There  is  no  condemnation  here  ; 
For  Jesus'  blood  through  earth  and  skies 
Forever  Mercy  !  Mercy  !  cries. 

5  I  never  will  forget  this  crying, 

In  faith  I'll  trust  it  all  my  days, 
And,  when  o'er  all  my  sins  I'm  sighing, 

I  towards  my  Father's  heart  will  gaze; 
For  there  is  always  to  be  found 
Free  mercy  without  end  and  bound. 

6  Though  I  be  robbed  of  every  pleasure 

That  soul  and  body  can  make  glad, 
Bereft  of  every  earthly  treasure, 

Forlorn,  forsaken,  lone  and  sad  : 
However  far  His  help  may  be, 
His  mercy  yet  is  left  to  me. 

7  If  earthly  cares  and  want  oppress  me, 

And  cause  me  sorrow  and  regret 
That  things  so  vain  can  still  distress  me, 

And  give  me  so  much  trouble  yet : 
Though  I  am  bowed  down  to  the  dust, 
Still  in  His  mercy  I  will  trust. 

8  If  in  the  best  of  all  my  actions, 

In  works  that  are  admired  the  most, 
I  must  perceive  great  imperfections, 
I  surely  have  no  right  to  boast ; 


208,  FATITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

Yet  this  sweet  comfort  doth  abide  : 
In  mercy  only  I  confide. 

9  Be  it  with  me  as  He  is  willing, 

Whose  mercy  is  a  boundless  sea  ; 
May  He  Himself  my  heart  be  stilling, 

That  this  may  ne'er  forgotten  be  ; 
Then  it  will  rest,  in  joy  and  woe, 
On  mercy,  while  it  beats  below. 

10  On  this  foundation  I  unshrinking 

Will  stand,  while  I  on  earth  remain ; 
This  shall  engage  my  acting,  thinking, 

While  I  the  breath  of  life  retain  ; 
Then  I  will  sing  eternally, 
Unfathomed  Mercy,  still  of  Thee. 


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218  8,7,7. 

HOW  great  is  Thy  compassion, 
Faithful  Father,  God  of  grace, 
That  upon  our  wretchedness, 
That  upon  man's  depravation 
Thou  took'st  pity,  so  that  we 
Might  be  saved  eternally  ! 

2  Thy  great  love  for  this  hath  striven 

That  man  from  all  pain  shall  free 
And  forever  blessed  be. 
Yea,  Thy  Son  Himself  hath  given, 
And  extends  an  earnest  call 
To  His  Supper  unto  all. 

3  And  for  this  our  soul's  salvation 

Voucheth  Thy  good  Spirit,  Lord, 
In  Thy  Sacraments  and  Word, 
He  doth  prosper  Thy  vocation, 
Granteth  us  the  gift  of  faith, 
That  we  fear  nor  hell  nor  death. 


FAITH   AND  JUSTIFICATION.  209 

4  Lord,  Thy  mercy  will  not  leave  me — 

Truth  doth  evermore  abide — 
Then  in  Thee  I  will  confide  ; 
Since  Thy  Word  cannot  deceive  me, 
My  salvation  is  to  me 
Well  assured  eternally. 

5  I  will  praise  Thy  great  compassion, 

Faithful  Father,  God  of  grace, 
That  upon  my  wretchedness, 
That  upon  my  depravation 
Thou  took' st  pity  graciously ; 
Evermore  be  praise  to  Thee  I 

219  I*  m. 

OUR  God  so  loved  the  world  that  He 
Gave  His  own  Son,  and  did  decree 
That  all  who  would  in  Him  believe 
Should  everlasting  life  receive. 

2  Christ  Jesus  is  the  ground  of  faith, 
Who  was  made  flesh  and  suffered  death; 
All  that  confide  in  Him  alone 

Are  built  on  this  chief  Corner-stone. 

3  God  would  not  have  the  sinner  die, 
His  Son  with  saving  grace  is  nigh, 
His  Spirit  in  the  Word  doth  teach 
How  man  the  blessed  goal  may  reach, 

4  Be  of  good  cheer,  for  God's  own  Son 
Forgives  all  sins  which  thou  hast  done  ; 
Thou'rt  justified  by  Jesus'  blood, 

Thy  baptism  grants  the  highest  good. 

5  If  thou  be  sick,  if  death  draw  near, 
This  truth  thy  troubled  heart  can  cheer; 
Christ  Jesus  saves  my  soul  from  death, 
That  is  the  firmest  ground  of  faith. 


310  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

6  Glory  to  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
To  Thee,  O  blessed  Trinity, 
Be  praise  now  and  eternally ! 


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220  7s. 

OCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee  ! 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Not  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  Thy  Law's  demands: 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  forever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone  : 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone  ! 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling  ; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress  ; 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace ; 
Foul,  I  to  the  fountain  fly ; 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die  ! 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ! 

221  7,6. 

THROUGH  Jesus'  bloody  merit 
I  am  at  peace  with  God  ; 
What,  then,  may  daunt  my  spirit, 
However  dark  my  road  ? 


FAITH  AND   JUSTIFICATION.  211 

My  courage  shall  not  fail  me, 

For  God  is  on  my  side  ; 
Though  hell  itself  assail  me, 

Its  rage  I  may  deride. 

2  There's  nothing  that  can  sever 

Me  from  the  love  of  God  ; 
No  want,  no  pain  whatever, 

No  famine,  peril,  blood. 
Though  thousand  foes  surround  me, 

And  in  their  base  design 
A  sheep  for  slaughter  count  me, 

The  victory  still  is  mine. 

S  Through  Him  that  loved  me  dearly 

From  all  eternity, 
I  can  rejoice  sincerely 

In  all  this  misery ; 
For  this  is  my  persuasion, 

I  cling  to  this  firm  faith, 
Of  which  on  no  occasion 

Shall  rob  me  hell,  nor  death  : 

i  That  neither  life's  temptation, 

Nor  death's  terrific  hour, 
Nor  angels  of  high  station, 

For  any  other  power, 
Nor  things  that  now  are  present, 

Nor  things  that  are  to  come, 
Nor  height,  however  pleasant, 

Nor  depth  of  deepest  gloom  ; 

5  Nor  any  cieature  ever 

Shall  from  the  love  of  God 
Me,  the  poor  sinner,  sever  ; 

For  in  my  Saviour's  blood 
This  love  its  fountain  taketh ; 

He  hears  my  faithful  prayer, 
And  nevermore  forsaketh 

Me,  his  dear  child  and  heir. 


212  THE    REDEEMER. 

XVII.  THE  REDEEMER. 


CM. 

LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 


A1 


2  Let  high-born  seraphs  tune  the  lyre, 

And,  as  they  tune  it,  fall 
Before  His  face  who  tunes  their  choir, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Crown  Him,  ye  morning  stars  of  light  ! 

Who  fixt  this  floating  ball ; 
Now  hail  the  Strength  of  Israel's  might, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

4  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  His  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  Stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

5  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall, 
Hail  Him,  who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

6  Hail  Him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David  Lord  did  call ; 

The  God  incarnate,  Man  divine  : 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 

7  Sinners  !  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 


THE   REDEEMER.  213 

3  Let  every  tribe  and  every  tongue 
That  bound  creation's  call, 
Now  shout  in  universal  song, 
The  crowned  Lord  of  all ! 

223  7s. 

CHIEF  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Jesus  shed  His  blood  for  me  ; 
Died,  that  1  might  live  on  high, 
Lived  that  I  might  never  die  ; 
As  the  branch  is  to  the  vine, 
I  am  His,  and  He  is  mine. 

2  O  the  height  of  Jesus'  love  ! 
Higher  than  the  heavens  above. 
Deeper  than  the  depths  of  sea, 
Lasting  as  eternity ; 

Love  that  found  me, — wondrous  thought!— 
Found  me  when  I  sought  Him  not. 

3  Jesus  only  can  impart 

Balm  to  heal  the  smitten  heart ; 
Peace  that  flows  from  sin  forgiven, 
Joy  that  lifts  the  soul  to  heaven  ; 
Faith  and  hope  to  walk  with  God, 
In  the  way  that  Enoch  trod. 

4  Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Christ  is  all  in  all  to  me  ; 

All  my  Avants  to  Him  are  known, 
Aii  my  sorrows  are  His  own  ; 
Safe  with  Him  from  earthly  strife, 
He  sustains  the  hidden  life. 

5  O  my  Saviour,  help  afford 

By  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  Word  ! 
When  my  wayward  heart  would  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way  ; 
Grace  in  time  of  need  supply, 
While  I  live,  and  when  I  die. 


214  THE   REDEEMER. 

224  7s. 

riHRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
\J     Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night ! 
Day-spring,  from  on  high,  be  near ! 
Day-star,  in  my  heart  appear  ! 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn 

Unaccompanied  by  Thee ; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see ; 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Cheer  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 

3  Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine, 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief  1 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine, 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief  ! 
More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 


225 

OW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear  ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds. 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 


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2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
JTis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  name  !  the  Rock  en  which  I  build, 

My  Shield  and  Hiding-place  ; 
My  never-failing  Treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 


THE  REDEEMER.  215 

4  By  Thee  my  prayers  acceptance  gain, 

Although  with  sin  denied  : 
Satan  accuses  me  in  vain, 
And  I  am  owned  a  child. 

5  Jesus  !  my  Shepherd,  Guardian,  Frieud, 

My  Prophet  Priest,  and  King, 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

G  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 
And  cold  my  warmest  thought : 
But,  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

7  Till  then,  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 
With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

226  11,4,4,11,6,6,6,7,8. 

I  LEAVE  Thee  not !  Thou  art  my  Jesus  ever, 
Though  earth  rebel, 
And  death  and  hell 
Would,  from  its  steadfast  hold,  my  faith  dissevei 
Ah,  no  !  I  ever  will 
Cling  to  my  Helper  still. 
Hear  what  my  love  is  taught : 
Thou  art  my  Jesus  ever, 
I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not ! 

2  I  leave  Thee  not,  O  Love  !  of  love  the  highest, 
Though  doubt  display 
Its  battle-day  ; 
I  own  the  power  which  Thou,  my  Lord,  appliest. 
Thou  didst  bear  guilt  aud.  woe ; 
Shall  I  to  torment  go, 
When  into  judgment  brought  ? 

0  Love  !  of  love  the  highest, 

1  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not  1 


216  THE  REDEEMER. 

3  I  leave  Thee  not,  0  Thou  who  sweetly  cheerest ! 

Whose  fresh  supplies 
Cause  strength  to  rise, 
Just  in  the  hour  when  faith's  decay  is  nearest. 
If  sickness  chill  the  soul, 
And  nights  of  languor  roll, 
My  heart  one  hope  hath  caught ; 

0  Thou  who  sweetly  cheerest, 

1  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not  ! 

4  I  leave  Thee  not,  Thou  Help  in  tribulation  ! 

Heap  ill  on  ill, 
I  trust,  Thee  still, 
I  hope  when  all  seems  near  to  desolation, 
Do  what  Thou  wilt  with  me, 
•I  yet  will  cling  to  Thee ; 
Thy  grace  I  have  besought ; 
Thou  Help  in  tribulation, 
I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not ! 

5  I  leave  Thee  not :  shall  I  forsake  salvation  ? 

No,  Jesus,  no ! 
Thou  shalt  not  go  ; 
Mine  still  Thou  art,  to  free  from  condemnation. 
After  this  fleeting  night, 
Thy  presence  brings  me  light, 
Whose  ray  my  soul  hath  sought ; 
Shall  I  forsake  salvation  ? 
I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not  ! 

6  I  leave  Thee   not  ;  Thy   Word   my   way  shall 

brighten : 
With  Thee  I  go 
Through  weal  and  woe, 
Thy  precept  wise  shall  every  burden  lighten. 
My  Lord,  on  Thee  I  hang, 
Nor  heed  the  journey's  pang, 
Though  thorny  be  my  lot ; 


THE  REDEEMER.  217 

Let  but  Thy  Word  enlighten, 

I  leaye  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not  I 

7  I  leave  Thee  not,  e'en  in  the  lap  of  pleasure; 

For  when  I  stray 
Without  Thy  ray, 
My  richest  joy  must  cease  to  be  a  treasure. 
I  shudder  at  the  glee, 
When  no  delight  from  Thee 
Has  heartfelt  peace  begot ; 
E'en  in  the  lap  of  pleasure, 
I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not ! 

8  I  leave  Thee  not !  I  fear  no  condemnation, 

For  how  could  share 
Thy  child  and  heir 
The  lot  of  those  who  spurn  their  soul's  salvation? 
Thy  blood,  Lord,  cleanseth  me, 
And  therefore  I  am  free 
From  hell,  the  sinner's  lot. 
I  fear  no  condemnation ; 
I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not ! 

9  I  leave  Thee  not,  my  God,  my  Lord,  my  Heaven ! 

Nor  death  shall  rend 
From  Thee,  my  Friend, 
Who  for  my  sake  Thyself  to  death  hast  given. 
Thou  diedst  for  love  to  me, 
And  love  goes  back  to  Thee ; 
My  heart  has  but  one  thought : 
My  God,  my  Lord,  my  Heaven, 
I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not ! 

22  7  s.  m. 

I  WAS  a  wandering  sheep, 
I  did  not  love  the  fold ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 
I  would  not  be  controlled. 


£18  THE    REDEEMER. 

I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home  ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  The  Shepherd  sought  His  sheep, 

The  Father  sought  His  child  ; 
They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild  ; 
They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone  ; 
They  bound  me  with  the  hands  of  low,., 

They  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 

'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul, 
'Twas'He  that  washed  me  in  His  blood, 

'Twas  He  that  made  me  whole. 
'Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost, 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep  ; 
'Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 

'Tis  He  that  still  doth  keep. 

4  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  would  not  be  controlled  ; 
But  now  I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  the  fold  ! 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  once  preferred  to  roam, 
But  now  I  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  His  home. 

228  L.M. 

JESUS  !  and  shall  it  ever  Le, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 


THE  REDEEMER  219 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star  ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon  : 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  Morning-star,  bids  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ! 
No  ;  when  I  blush — be  this  my  shame, — 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And,  O  may  this  my  glory  be, 

That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me  ! 

229  7s, 

JESUS,  Saviour,  come  to  me  ! 
Let  me  ever  be  with  Thee  ; 
Come,  and  nevermore  depart, 
Thou  who  reignest  in  my  heart. 

2  Lord,  for  Thee  I  ever  sigh, 
Nothing  else  can  satisfy, 
'Tis  my  constant  cry  to  Thee : 
Jesus,  Jesus,  come  to  me  ! 

3  Earthly  joys  can  give  no  peace 
Cannot  bid  my  longing  cease  ; 
But  to  have  my  Jesus  near, 
This  is  all  my  pleasure  here. 


220  THE   REDEEMER. 

4  All  that  makes  the  angels  glad, 
In  their  garb  of  glory  clad, 
Only  fills  me  with  distress, 

If  Thy  presence  do  not  bless. 

5  Take  Thou  all  away  from  me, 
I  shall  still  thus  minded  be ; 
Thou  who  madest  me  Thine  own 
Shalt  be  e'er  my  joy  alone. 

6  Lord,  to  none  on  earth,  beside 
Thee,  my  heart  I  open  wide ; 
Enter  Thou,  possess  it  all, 
Thee  alone  mine  own  I  call. 

7  Thou  alone,  my  God  and  Lord, 
Art  my  Glory  and  Reward  ; 
Thou  hast  bled  for  me  and  died, 
I  will  be  no  other's  bride. 

8  Come  then,  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Come  and  ease  me  of  my  pain  ; 
Evermore  I  cry  to  Thee  : 

Jesus,  Jesus,  come  to  me  ! 

9  Patiently  I  wait  Thy  day ; 
For  this  gift  yet,  Lord,  I  pray, 
That,  when  death  shall  come  to  me, 
My  sweet  Jesus  Thou  wilt  be. 

230  8,7,7. 

JESUS,  Jesus,  Jesus  only 
.  Can  my  heart-felt  longing  still ; 
Without  Him  my  soul  is  lonely, 

And  I  wish,  what  Jesus  will. 
For  my  heart,  which  He  hath  filled, 
Ever  cries  :  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 


THE    REDEEMER.  221 

2  One  it  is  for  whom  I'm  living, 

Whom  I'm  loving  faithfully ; 
Jesus,  unto  whom  I'm  giving 

What  in  love  He  gave  to  me. 
Jesus'  blood  hides  all  my  guilt ; 
Lord,  O  lead  me  as  Thou  wilt. 

3  Seems  a  thing  to  me  a  treasure, 

Which  displeasing  is  to  Thee, 
Then  remove  such  dangerous  pleasure ; 

Give  instead  what  profits  me. 
Let  my  heart  by  Thee  be  stilled, 
Make  me  Thine,  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 

4  Grant  that  always  I  endeavor 

Thy  good  pleasure  to  fulfill, 
In  me,  through  me,  with  me  ever, 

Lord,  accomplish  Thou  Thy  will. 
Let  me  die,  Lord,  on  Thee  built, 
When,  and  where,  and  as  Thou  wilt. 

5  Lord,  my  praise  shall  be  unceasing, 

For  Thou  gav'st  Thyself  to  me, 
And  besides  so  many  a  blessing, 

That  I  sing  now  joyfully  : 
Be  it  unto  me,  my  Shield, 
As  Thou  wilt,  Lord,  as  Thou  wili. 


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231  ?* 

"ESTJS,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  waters  nearer  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high ! 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 

O  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 


222  THE    11EDEEMER. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none  ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  ! 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring  : 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 


Wilt  Thou  not  regard  my  call  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  accept  my  prayer  ? 
Lo!  I  sink,  I  faint,  I  fall ; 

Lo  !  on  Thee  I  cast  my  care. 
Reach  me  out  Thy  gracious  hand  ! 

While  I  of  Thy  strength  receive, 
Hoping  against  hope  I  stand, 

Dying,  and  behold,  I  live  ! 


Thou  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  name  ; 

I  am  all  unrighteousness  : 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am  ; 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 


Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound  ; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee  : 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 


THE   REDEEMER.  223 

232  6,6,5,6,6,5,7,8,6. 

JESUS,  priceless  Treasure, 
Source  of  purest  pleasure, 
Truest  Friend  to  me  ! 
Long  my  heart  hath  panted, 
'Till  it  well-nigh  fainted. 
Thirsting  after  Thee  I 

Thine  I  am  O  spotless  Lamb  ! 
I  will  suffer  naught  to  hide  Thee,  i 
Ask  for  naught  beside  Thee. 

2  In  Thine  arm  I  rest  me, 
Foes  who  would  molest  me 

Cannot  reach  me  here ; 
Though  the  earth  be  shaking, 
Every  heart  be  quaking, 

Jesus  calms  my  fear  ; 

Sin  and  hell,  in  conflict  fell, 
"With  their  heaviest  storms  assail  me, 
Jesus  will  not  fail  me. 

3  Satan,  I  defy  thee; 
Death,  I  need  not  fly  thee  ; 

Fear,  I  bid  thee  cease  ! 
Rage,  O  world,  thy  noises 
Cannot  drown  our  voices 

Singing  still  of  peace, 
For  God's  power  guards  every  hour  - 
Earth  and  all  its  depths  adore  Him, 
Silent  bow  before  Him. 

4  Wealth,  I  will  not  heed  thee, 
Wherefore  should  I  need  thee  ? 

Jesus  is  my  Joy  ! 
Honors,  ye  may  glisten, 
But  I  will  not  listen, 

Ye  the  soul  destroy  ! 


224  THE   REDEEMER. 

Want  or  loss  or  shame  or  cross 
Ne'er  to  leave  my  Lord  shall  more  me, 
Since  He  deigns  to  love  me. 

5  Farewell,  thou  who  choosest 
Earth  and  heaven  refusest, 

Thou  wilt  tempt  in  vain  ; 
Farewell,  sins,  nor  blind  me, 
Get  ye  far  behind  me, 

Come  not  forth  again; 

Past  your  hour,  O  pomp  and  power; 
Godless  life,  thy  bonds  I  sever, 
Farewell  now  forever ! 

6  Hence,  all  fears  and  sadness  ! 
For  the  Lord  of  gladness, 

Jesus,  enters  in. 
Those  who  love  the  Father, 
Though  the  storms  may  gather, 

Still  have  peace  wnhin; 
Yea,  whate'er  I  here  must  bear, 
Still  in  Thee  lies  purest  pleasure, 
Jesus,  priceless  Treasure  ! 

233  cm. 

JESUS !  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
With  sweetness  fills  the  breast ; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy  blest  name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 

3  O  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

O  Joy  of  all  the  meek  ! 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art, 
How  good  to  those  who  seek  I 


THE   REDEEMER.  225 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find  ?  Ah  !  this 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show  : 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is,    • 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  Joy  be  Thou  ! 

As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be  ; 
Jesus,  be  Thou  our  Glory  now, 
And  through  eternity ! 

234  l.  m.  61. 

JESUS,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me 
No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare; 
Unite  my  thankful  heart  to  Thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 
Thine  wholly,  Thine  alone  I  am ; 
Be  Thou  alone"  my  constant  flame. 

2  O  grant  that  nothing  in  my  soul 

May  dwell  but  Thy  pure  love  alone  ; 
O  may  Thy  love  possess  me  whole, 

My  Joy,  my  Treasure,  and  my  Crown  : 
Strange  flames  far  from  my  heart  remove ; 
My  every  act,  word,  thought,  be  love  ! 

3  O  Love,  how  cheering  is  Thy  ray  ! 

All  pain  before  Thy  presence  flies  ; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 

Where'er  Thy  healing  beams  arise: 
O  Jesus,  nothing  may  I  see, 
Nothing  desire  or  seek  but  Thee  ! 

4  Unwearied,  may  I  this  pursue, 

Dauntless  to  the  high  prize  aspire; 
Hourly  within  my  soul  renew 

This  holy  flame,  this  heavenly  fire; 
And  day  and  night  be  all  my  care 
To  guard  this  sacred  treasure  there  I. 

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226  THE    REDEEMER. 

5  O  draw  me,  Saviour,  after  Thee  ! 

So  shall  I  run  and  never  tire. 
With  gracious  words  still  comfort  me  ; 

Be  Thou  my  Hope,  my  sole  Desire. 
Free  me  from  every  weight :  nor  fear 
Nor  sin  can  come,  if  Thou  art  here. 

6  From  all  eternity,  with  love 

Unchangeable  Thou  hast  me  viewed, 
Ere  knew  this  beating  heart  to  move, 

Thy  tender  mercies  me  pursued. 
Ever  with  me  may  they  abide, 
And  close  me  in  on  every  side. 

7  Still  let  Thy  love  point  out  my  way ; 

How  wondrous  things  Thy  love  hath  wrought 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray  ; 

Direct  my  work,  inspire  my  thought ; 
And  if  I  fall,  soon  may  I  hear 

Thy  voice,  and  know  that  love  is  near. 

8  In  suffering  be  Thy  love  my  peace, 

In  weakness  be  Thy  love  my  power  ; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 

Jesus,  in  that  important  hour, 
In  death  as  life  be  Thou  my  Guide, 
And  save  me,  who  for  me  hast  died  ! 

235  7,8,7. 

MY  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave, 
Who  for  me  Himself  has  given  ; 
Therefore,  unto  Him  I'll  cleave, 
Nor  from  Him  be  ever  driven, 
Life  from  Him  doth  light  receive  ; 
My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

2  Tesus  I  will  never  leave, 

While  on  earth  I  am  abiding  ( 


THE   REDEEMER.  227 

My  full  trust  He  shall  receive  ; 

What  I  have,  without  dividing, 
All  to  Him  I  freely  give  ; 
My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

8  Though  rny  eyesight  pass  away, 

Hearing,  taste  and  feeling  fail  me ; 

Through  the  earth's  last  light  of  day 
Shall  o'ertake  and  sore  assail  me ;    . 

E'en  when  my  last  sigh  I  heave 

My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

4  Nor  will  I  my  Jesus  leave 

When  at  length  I  shall  come  thither 
Where  His  saints  He  will  receive, 
That  in  bliss  they  live  together ; 
Endless  joy  to  me  He'll  give  ; — 
My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

5  Not  for  earth's  vain  joys  I  crave, 

Not  for  heaven's  glorioua  pleasure  ; 
Jesus  Avho  my  soul  did  save 

Shall  be  my  Desire  and  Treasure  : 
He  redemption  did  achieve  ; — 
My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

6  Jesus  I  shall  never  leave, 

To  His  side  still  firmly  clinging. 
Christ  leads  all  who  Him  receive 

To  life's  waters  ever  springing. 
Blessed  they  who  to  Him  cleave  !— 
My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

236  c.i 

OFOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  great  Redeemer's  praise ! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace  1 


228  1HE   REDEEMEK. 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  Thy  name. 

3  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  canceled  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free  ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean  ; 
His  blood  avails  for  me. 

5  Look  unto  Him,  ye  nations  ;  own 

Your  God,  ye  fallen  race  ; 
Look,  and  be  saved  through  faith  alone, 
Be  justified  by  grace. 

6  See  all  your  sins  on  Jesus  laid  ; 

The  Lairb  of  God  was  slain  : 
His  soul  was  once  an  offering  made 
For  every  soul  of  man. 

7  Glory  to  God,  and  praise,  and  love, 

Be  ever,  ever  given 
By  saints  below  and  saints  above, 
The  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

237  8 

0  FRIEND  of  souls,  how  blest  am  I 
"Whene'er  Thy  love  my  spirit  calms ! 
From  sorrow's  dungeon  forth  I  fly, 

And  hide  me  in  Thy  shelf  ring  arms. 
The  night  of  weeping  flies  away 
Before  the  heart-reviving  ray 

Of  love,  that  beams  from  out  Thy  breast ; 
Here  is  my  heaven  on  earth  begun  ; 
Who  is  not  joyful,  that  has  won 

In  Thee,  O  Lord,  his  joy  and  rest. 


THE   EEDEEMEK.  229 

2  The  world  may  call  herself  my  foe, 

So  be  it ;  for  I  trust  her  not, 
E'en  though  a  friendly  face  she  show, 

And  heap  with  her  good  things  my  lot. 
In  Thee  alone  will  I  rejoice, 
Thou  art  the  Friend,  Lord,  of  my  choice, 

For  Thou  art  true  when  friendships  fail ; 
'Mid  storms  of  woe  Thy  truth  is  still 
My  anchor ;  hate  me  as  she  will : 

The  world  shall  o'er  me  ne'er  prevail. 

3  The  Law  may  threaten  endless  death 

From  awful  Sinai's  burning  hill, 
Straightway  from  its  consuming  breath 

My  soul  through  faith  mounts  higher  still ; 
She  throws  herself  at  Jesus'  feet 
And  finds  with  Him  a  safe  retreat 

Where  curse  and  death  can  never  come. 
Though  all  things  threaten  condemnation, 
Yet  Jesus,  Thou  art  my  Salvation, 

For  in  Thy  love  I  find  my  home. 

4  Through  deserts  of  the  cross  Thou  leadest, 

I  follow  leaning  on  Thy  hand ; 
From  out  the  clouds  Thy  child  Thou  feedest, 

And  giv'st  him  water  from  the  sand. 
I  know  Thy  wonderous  ways  will  end 
In  love  and  blessing,  Thou  true  Friend, 

Enough,  if  Thou  art  ever  near. 
I  know  whom  thou  wilt  glorify, 
And  raise  o'er  sun  and  stars  on  high, 

Thou  iead'st  through  depths  and  darkness 
here. 

5  To  others  death  seems  dark  and  grim, 

But  not,  Thou  Life  of  life,  to  me, 
I  know  Thou  ne'er  forsakest  him 
Whose  heart  and  spirit  rest  in  Thee. 


230  THE   REDEEMER. 

Oh  !  who  would  fear  his  journey's  close, 
If  from  dark  woods  and  lurking  foes, 

He  then  find  safety  and  release  ? 
Nay,  rather,  with  a  joyful  heart 
From  this  dark  region  I  depart 

To  Thy  eternal  fight  and  peace. 

6  O  Friend  of  souls,  then  blest  indeed 

Am  I  when  on  Thy  love  I  lean  ! 
The  world,  nor  pain,  nor  death  I  heed, 

Since  Thou,  my  God,  my  Joy  hast  been. 
O  let  this  peace  that  Thou  hast  given, 
Be  but  a  foretaste  of  Thy  heaven, 

For  goodness  infinite  is  Thine. 
Hence,  world  with  all  Thy  flattering  toys  ! 
In  God  alone  lie  all  my  joys  ; 

O  rich  delight,  my  Friend  is  mine  ! 


238 

Jesus  !  King  most  wonderful, 
Thou  Conqueror  renowned 
Thou  Sweetness  most  ineffable, 
In  whom  all  joys  are  found  ! 


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2  When  once  Thou  visitest  the  heart, 

The  truth  begins  to  shine; 
Then  earthly  vanities  depart 
Then  kindles  love  divine. 

3  O  Jesus,  Light  of  all  below ! 

Thou  Fount  of  life  and  fire  ! 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know, 
All  that  we  can  desire, — 

4  May  every  heart  confess  Thy  name. 

And  ever  Thee  adore  ; 
And,  seeking  Thee,  itself  inflame 
To  seek  Thee  more  and  more. 


THE    REDEEMER.  231 

5  Thee  may  our  tongues  forever  bless  ; 
Thee  may  we  love  alone ; 
And  ever  in  our  lives  express 
The  image  of  Thine  own. 
239  8,8,7,8. 

0  MORNING  STAR,  how  fair  and  bright 
Thou  beamest  forth  in  truth  and  light ! 
O  Sovereign  meek  and  lowly ! 
Sweet  Root  of  Jesse,  David's  Son, 
My  King  and  Bridegroom,  Thou  hast  won 

My  heart  to  love  Thee  solely  ! 
Lovely  art  Thou,  fair  and  glorious, 
All  victorious,  Rich  in  blessing, 
Rule  and  might  o'er  all  possessing. 

2  O  King  high-born,  Pearl  dearly  won, 
True  Son  of  God  and  Mary's  Son, 

Crown  of  exceeding  glory  ! 
My  heart  calls  Thee  a  Lily,  Lord, 
Pure  milk  and  honey  is  Thy  Word, 

Thy  sweetest  Gospel-story. 
Rose  of  Sharon,  hail !  hosanna  ! 
Heavenly  Manna,  Feed  us  ever ; 
Lord;  I  can  forget  Thee  never  ! 

3  Clear  Jasper,  Ruby  fervent  red, 
Deep,  deep  into  my  heart  now  shed 

Thy  love's  pure  fire  forever  ; 
Fill  me  with  joy,  grant  me  to  be 
Thy  member  closely  joined  to  Thee, 

Whom  naught  from  Thee  may  sever ; 
Toward  Thee  longing  doth  possess  me  : 
Come  and  bless  me,  For  Thy  gladness 
Eye  and  heart  here  pine  in  sadness. 

4  But  if  Thou  look  on  me  in  love, 
-There  straightway  falls  from  God  above 

A  ray  of  purest  pleasure  ; 
Thy  Word  and  Spirit,  flesh  and  blood, 


232  THE    REDEEMER. 

Refresh  myself  with  heavenly  food, 

Thou  art  my  hidden  Treasure. 
Let  Thy  grace,  Lord,  warm  and  cheer  me. 
0  draw  near  me  ;  Thou  hast  taught  us 
Thee  to  seek,  since  Thou  hast  sousrht  us. 


Lord  God,  my  Father,  mighty  Shield, 
Thou  in  Thy  Son  art  all  revealed 

As  Thou  hast  loved  and  known  me  : 
Thy  Son  hath  me  with  Him  betrothed, 
In  His  own  whitest  raiment  clothed, 

He  for  His  bride  will  own  me. 
Hallelujah  !  Life  in  heaven 
Hath  He  given,  With  Him  dwelling, 
Still  shall  I  His  praise  be  telling. 


6  Then  touch  the  chords  of  harp  and  lute, 
Let  no  sweet  music  now  be  mute, 

But  joyously  resounding. 
Tell  of  the  marriage-feast,  the  bride, 
The  heavenly  Bridegroom  at  her  side, 

'Mid  love  and  joy  abounding  ; 
Shout  for  triumph,  loudly  sing  ye, 
Praises  bring  ye,  Fall  before  Him, 
King  of  kings,  let  all  adore  Him  ! 


Here  rests  my  heart,  and  holds  it  fast; 
The  Lord  I  love  is  First  and  Last, 

The  End  and  the  Beginning  ! 
I  welcome  death,  for  I  shall  rise 
Through  Him  to  His  own  Paradise 

Aoove  all  tears  and  sinning, 
Amen  !  Amen  !  Come,  Lord  Jesus, 
Soon  release  us  !  With  deep  yearning 
Lord,  we  look  for  Thy  returning  ! 


THE   REDEEMER.  233 

240  8,7,12,11. 

ONE  thing's  needful !  then  Lord  Jesus, 
Keep  this  one  thing  in  niy  mind ; 
All  beside,  though  first  it  please  us, 

Soon  a  grievous  yoke  we  find  ; 
Beneath  it  the  heart  is  still  fretting  and  striving, 
No  true,  lasting  happiness  ever  deriving. 
The  gain  of  this  one  thing  all  loss  can  requite, 
And  teach  me  in  all  things  to  find  true  delight. 

2  Soul,  wilt  thou  this  one  thing  find  thee  ? 

Seek  not  'midst  created  things  ; 
What  is  earthly,  leave  behind  thee, 

Over  nature  stretch  thy  wings. 
For  where  God  and  Man  both  in  One  are  united, 
With  God's  perfect  fulness  the  heart  is  delighted, 
There,  there  is  the  worthiest  lot  and  the  best, 
My  One  and  my  All,  and  my  Joy  and  my  Rest. 

3  How  were  Mary's  thoughts  devoted 

Her  eternal  joy  to  find 

As  intent  each  word  she  noted, 
At  her  Saviour's  feet  reclined! 

How  kindled  her  heart,  how  devout  was  its  feel- 
ing, 

While  hearing  the  lessons  that  Christ  was  reveal- 
ing ! 

For  Jesus  all  earthly  concerns  she  forgot, 

And  all  was  repaid  in  that  one  happy  lot. 

4  Thus  my  longings,  heavenward  tending, 

Jesus,  rest  alone  on  Thee  ; 
Help  me,  thus  on  Thee  depending, 

Saviour,  come  and  dwell  in  me  ! 
Although  all  the  world  should  forsake  and  for- 
get Thee, 
In  love  I  will  follow  Thee,  ne'er  will  I  quit  Thee; 
Lord  Jesus,  both  spirit  and  life  is  Thy  Word  ; 
And  is  there  a  joy  which  Thou  dost  not  afford  ? 


234  TIIE   REDEEMER. 

5  AVisdom's  highest,  noblest  treasure, 

Jesus,  lies  concealed  in  Thee  ; 
Grant  that  this  may  still  the  measure 

Of  my  will  and  actions  be. 
Humility  there,  and  simplicity,  reigning, 
My  steps  shall  in  wisdom  forever  be  training. 
Oh  !  if  I  of  Christ  have  this  knowledge  divine, 
The  fulness  of  heavenly  wisdom  is  mine. 

6  Christ,  Thou  art  the  sole  oblation 

That  I'll  bring  before  my  God; 
In  His  sight  I've  acceptation 

Only  Through  Thy  streaming  blood. 
Immaculate  righteousness  I  have  acquired, 
Since  Thou  on  the  tree  of  the  cross  hast  expired; 
The  robe  of  salvation  for  ever  is  mine, 
In  this  shall  my  faith  through  eternity  shine. 

7  Let  my  soul,  in  full  exemption, 

Wake  up  in  Thy  likeness  now  ; 
Thou  art  made  to  me  redemption, 

My  sanctification  Thou. 
Whatever  I  need  for  my  journey  to  heaven, 
In  Thee,  O  my  Saviour,  is  unto  me  given  ; 
O  let  me  all  perishing  pleasure  forego, 
And  Thy  life,  O  Jesus,  alone  let  me  know. 

8  Where  should  else  my  hopes  be  centered  ? 

Grace  o'erwhelms  me  with  its  flood; 
Thou,  my  Saviour,  once  hast  entered 

Holiest  heaven  through  Thy  blood. 
Eternal  redemption  for  sinners  there  finding, 
From  hell's  dark  dominion  my  spirit  unbinding, 
To  me  perfect  freedom  Thy  entrance  has  brought, 
And  childlike  to  cry  "Abba,  Father,"  I'm  taught. 

I)  Christ  Himself,  my  Shepherd,  feeds  me, 
Peace  and  joy  my  spirit  fill ; 


THE   REDEEMER.  235 

In  a  pasture  green.  He  leads  me 
Forth  beside  the  waters  still. 
Oh  !  naught  to  my  soul  is  so  sweet  and  reviving, 
As  thus  unto  Jesus  alone  to  be  living ; 
True  happiness  this,  and  this  only,  supplies, 
Through  faith  on  my  Saviour  to   fasten  mine 
eyes. 

10  Therefore,  Jesus,  my  Salvation, 
Thou  my  One,  my  All,  shalt  be 
Prove  my  fixed  determination, 

Root  out  all  hypocrisy  ; 
Look  well  if  on  sin?s  slippery  paths  I  am  hast- 
ing, 
And  lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  the  way  everlasting  ! 
This  one  thing  is  needful,  all  others  are  vain  ; 
I  count  all  but  loss  that  I  Christ  may  obtain. 

241  l.  m.  61. 

THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye, 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  While  on  ths  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  every  wandering  steps  He  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  sudden  green  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


236  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade 

242  c.  ] 

THOU  art  the  Way :  to  Thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee  : 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth  :  Thy  Word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart  : 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life  :  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm  : 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life  : 

Grant  us  that  Way  to  know, 
That. Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 


XVIII.  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 
243  8,8,7 

LL  depends  on  our  possessing 


A] 


God's  free  love  and  grace  and  blessing, 
Though  all  earthly  wealth  depart ; 
He  who  God  for  his  hath  taken, 
'Mid  the  changing  world  unshaken 
Keeps  a  free,  heroic  heart. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  3t 

2  He  who  hitherto  hath  fed  me, 
And  to  many  a  joy  hath  led  me, 

Is  and  shall  be  ever  mine  ; 
He  who  did  so  gently  school  me, 
He  who  still  doth  guide  and  rule  me, 

Will  not  leave  me  now  to  pine. 

3  Shall  I  weary  me  with  fretting 
O'er  vain  trifles,  and  regretting 

Things  that  never  can  remain  ? 
I  will  strive  but  that  to  win  me 
Which  can  shed  true  rest  within  me,— 

Rest  the  world  must  seek  in  vain. 

4  When  nry  heart  with  longing  sickens, 
Hope  again  my  courage  quickens, 

For  my  wish  shall  be  fulfilled, 
If  it  please  His  will  most  tender, 
Soul  and  body  I  surrender 

Unto. Him  on  whom  I  build. 

5  Well  He  knows  how  best  to  grant  me 
All  the  longing  hopes  that  haunt  me; 

All  things  have  their  proper  day ; 
I  would  dictate  to  Him  never, 
As  God  wills,  so  be  it  ever, 

When  He  wills  I  will  obey. 

6  If  on  earth  He  bids  me  linger, 
He  will  guide  me  with  His  finger 

Through  the  years  that  now  look  dim } 
All  that  earth  has  fleets  and  changes, 
As  a  river  onward  ranges, 

But  I  rest  in  peace  on  Him. 

244  cm. 

AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  name  i 


238  THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign : 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  Word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die  ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar 
With  faith's  discerning  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise 

And  all  Thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 

245  i 

BLEST  be  Thy  love,  dear  Lord, 
That  taught  us  this  sweet  way, 
Only  to  love  Thee  for  Thyself, 
And  for  that  love  obey. 

2  O  Thou,  our  soul's  chief  Hope  ! 

We  to  Thy  mercy  fly ; 
Where'er  we  are,  Thou  canst  protect, 
What'er  we  need,  supply. 

3  Whether  we  sleep  or  wake, 

To  Thee  we  both  resign  ; 
The  darkest  night  is  as  the  day 
If  Thy  light  on  us  shine. 


THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

4  Whether  we  live  or  die, 
Both  we  submit  to  Thee ; 
In  death  we  live  as  well  as  life, 
If  Thine  in  death  we  be. 


246  8,7,8. 

COME,  follow  me,  the  Saviour  spake, 
All  in  my  way  abiding  : 
Deny  yourselves,  the  world  forsake, 
Obey  my  call  and  guiding  ; 

0  bear  the  cross,  whate'er  betide, 
Take  my  example  for  your  guide. 

2  I  am  the  Light,  I  light  the  way, 

A  virtuous  life  displaying  ; 
Who  comes  to  me  and  follows,  aye, 
I  lead  from  his  dark  straying. 

1  am  the  Way,  and  well  I  show 

How  men  should  sojourn  here  below. 

3  My  heart  in  lowliness  abounds, 

My  soul  with  love  is  glowing, 
And  from  my  mouth  are  words  and  sounds 

Of  meekness  over  flowing. 
My  heart,  my  mind,  my  strength,  my  all 
To  God  I  yield,  on  Him  I  call. 

4  I  teach  you  to  avoid  and  flee 

What  harms  your  soul's  salvation, 
Your  heart  to  purify  and  free 

From  sin's  abomination. 
Your  Rock  and  Fortress  e'er  am  I, 

And  lead  you  to  the  life  on  high. 

5  But  if  too  hot  you  find  the  fray, 

I,  at  your  side,  stand  ready  ; 


240  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

I  fight  myself,  I  lead  the  way, 
At  all  times  firm  and  steady. 
A  coward  he  who  will  not  heed 
When  the  chief  Captain  takes  the  lead. 

6  "Who  seeks  to  find  his  soul's  welfare 

Without  me,  he  shall  lose  it ; 
But  who  to  lose  it  may  appear, 

In  God  shall  introduce  it. 
Who  bears  no  cross,  nor  follows  hard 
Deserves  not  me,  nor  my  reward. 

7  Then  let  us  follow  our  dear  Lord, 

Bearing  the  cross  appointee!, 
And  bravely  cleaving  to  His  Word, 

In  suffering  be  undaunted. 
Who  has  not  stood  the  battle's  strain 
The  crown  of  life  shall  ne'er  obtain. 
247  7,8,8. 

GOD,  from  all  eternity 
In  Thy  Son  Thou  didst  elect  me  ; 
Therefore,  Father,  graciously 

In  my  course  to  heaven  direct  me  ; 
Send  to  me  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
That  His  gifts  I  may  inherit. 

2  Though  alive,  I'm  dead  in  sin, 

To  all  good  things  lost  by  nature  ; 
Holy  Ghost,  change  me  within, 

Make  of  me  a  new-born  creature  ; 
For  the  flesh  deserves  damnation, 
And  can  never  gain  salvation. 

3  Drive  away  the  gloomy  night 

Of  erroneous  reflection ; 
Quench  all  thoughts  that  are  not  right, 

Hold  my  reason  in  subjection. 
Grant  that  I  from  Thee  with  yearning 
Wisdom  may  be  always  learning. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  241 

4  All  desires  and  thoughts  of  mine, 

From  my  youth,  are  only  evil ; 
Save  me  by  Thy  power  divine 

From  myself  and  from  the  Devil ; 
Give  me  strength  in  ample  measure, 
Both  to  will  and  do  Thy  pleasure. 

5  A  clean  heart  create  in  me, 

Which  in  Thee,  O  God,  believeth, 
And  at  the  iniquity 

Of  my  sins  sincerely  grieveth  ; 
And  when  hours  of  woe  betide  me, 
In  the  wounds  of  Jesus  hide  me. 

6  As  a  branchlet  in  the  vine, 

In  my  blessed  Lord  implant  me ; 
Ever  of  my  Head  divine 

To  remain  a  member,  grant  me  ; 
O  let  Him,  my  Lord  and  Saviour, 
Be  my  Life  and  Love  forever. 

7  Faith,  and  hope,  and  charity, 

Graciously,  O  Father,  give  me  ; 
Be  my  Guardian  constantly, 

That  no  devil  e'er  may  grieve  me, 
Grant  me  humbleness,  and  gladness, 
Peace,  and  patience,  in  my  sadness. 

8  Help  me  speak  what's  right  and  just, 

And  ke^ep  silence  on  occasion  ; 
Help  me  pray,  Lord,  as  I  must  ; 

Help  me  bear  my  tribulation  ; 
Help  me  die,  and  let  my  spirit 
Everlasting  life  inherit. 

248  l.m. 

H  OD  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power 
U     Through  various  deaths  my  soul  hath  led ; 
Or  turned  aside  the  fatal  hour, 
Or  lifted  up  my  sinking  head  : 


242  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

2  In  all  my  ways  Thy  hand  I  own, 

Thy  ruling  Providence  I  see  : 

0  help  me  still  my  course  to  run, 
And  still  direct  my  path  to  Thee. 

3  Whither,  O  whither  should  I  fly, 

But  to  my  loving  Saviour's  breast  ? 
Secure  within  Thine  arms  to  lie, 
And  safe  beneath  Thy  wings  to  rest  ! 

4  I  have  no  skill  the  snare  to  shun, 

But  Thou,  O  Christ,  my  Wisdom  art ! 

1  ever  into  ruin  run  ; 

But  Thou  art  greater  than  my  heart. 

5  Foolish,  and  impotent,  and  blind, 

Lead  me  a  way  I  have  not  known  ; 

Bring  me  where  I  my  heaven  may  find, 

The  heaven  of  loving  Thee  alone. 

6  Enlarge  my  heart  to  make  Thee  room ; 

Enter,  and  in  me  ever  stay  : 
The  crooked  then  shall  straight  become  ; 
The  darkness  shall  be  lost  in  day 

249  8,7, 

GUIDE  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand  : 
Bread  of  heaven,     :  ,  : 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more  ! 


Open  now  the  crystal  fountain 
Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow, 

Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 
Strong  Deliverer,     :  ,  : 

Be  Thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield  ! 


THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  243 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  : 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  Destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  ; 
Songs  of  praises    :  ,  : 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 

250  l.m. 

HAPPY  the  man  who  feareth  God, 
Whose  feet  His  holy  ways  have  trod  ; 
Thine  own  good  hand  shall  nourish  thee, 
And  well  and  happy  shalt  thou  be. 

2  Thy  wife  shall,  like  a  fruitful  vine, 
Fill  all  thy  house  with  clusters  fine ; 
Thy  children  all  be  fresh  and  sound, 
Like  olive-plants  thy  table  round. 

3  Lo  !  to  the  man  these  blessings  cleave 
Who  in  God's  holy  fear  doth  live  ; 
From  him  the  ancient  curse  hath  fled 
By  Adam's  race  inherited. 

4  Out  of  Mount  Zion  God  shall  send, 
And  crown  with  joy  thy  latter  end, 
That  thou  Jerusalem  mayst  see 

In  favor  and  prosperity. 

5  He  shall  be  with  thee  in  thy  ways, 

And  give  thee  health  and  strength  of  days ; 
Yea,  thou  shalt  children's  children  see, 
And  peace  on  Israel  shall  be. 

6  Praise  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ; 
As  't  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 


244  THE   CHBISTIAN   LIFE. 


H' 


251  8,7. 

OLY  Father  !  Thou  hast  taught  me 
I  should  live  to  Thee  alone  ; 
Year  by  year  Thy  hand  hath  brought  me 

On  through  dangers  oft  unknown. 
When  I  wandered,  Thou  hast  found  me ; 

When  I  doubted,  sent  me  light ; 

Still  Thine  arm  has  been  around  me, 

All  my  paths  were  in  Thy  sight. 

2  In  the  world  will  foes  assail  me, 

Craftier,  stronger  far  than  I ; 
And  the  strife  will  never  fail  me, 

Well  I  know,  before  I  die. 
Therefore,  Lord,  I  come,  believing 

Thou  canst  give  the  power  I  need, 
Through  the  prayer  of  faith  receiving 

Strength — the  Spirit's  strength,  indeed. 

3  I  would  trust  in  Thy  protecting, 

Wholly  rest  upon  Thine  arm, 
Follow  wholly  Thy  directing, 

Thou  mine  only  Guard  from  harm  ! 
Keep  me  from  mine  own  undoing, 

Help  me  turn  to  Thee  when  tried  ; 
Still  my  footsteps,  Father,  viewing, 

Keep  me  ever  at  Thy  side. 


H' 


252  6,7,6- 

OW  can  I  thank  Thee,  Lord, 
For  all  Thy  loving-kindness  ? 
Thou  hast  so  long  a  time 

Had  patience  with  my  blindness, 
When  dead  in  many  sins 

And  trespasses  I  lay, 
And  kindled,  holy  God, 
Thine  anger  every  day. 


THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  245 

2  Lord,  Thou  hast  shown  to  me 

Divine  commiseration  : 
I  persevered  in  sin, 

But  Thou  in  great  compassion  j 
I  did  resist  Thee,  Lord, 

Deferring  to  repent ; 
Thou  didst  defer  Thy  wrath 

And  instant  punishment. 

3  It  is  Thy  work  alone, 

That  now  I  am  converted, 
Thy  power  o'er  Satan's  work 

In  me  Thou  hast  asserted  ; 
Thy  mercy,  that  doth  reach 

Unto  the  clouds,  O  Lord, 
Did  break  my  stony  heart 

By  Thine  own  mighty  Word. 

4  Though  able  to  offend 

Thee,  Lord,  by  sin  and  failing, 
Still  to  regain  Thy  grace 

My  strength  was  unavailing. 
Though  I  could  fall  from  grace 

And  choose  the  way  of  sin, 
I  had  no  strength  to  rise, 

A  new  life  to  begin. 

5  But  Thou  hast  raised  me  up, 

And  with  divine  compassion 

Hast  showm  me,  Lord,  the  way 
That  leadeth  to  salvation. 

I  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  now 
My  former  sins  I  hate, 

And  freely —  not  from  fear- 
Dead  works  abominate. 

6  That  I  may  not  backslide, 

But  life  in  heaven  inherit, 
Grant  me,  while  here  I  live, 
0  Lord,  Thy  holy  Spirit, 


246  THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

That  He  may  give  me  strength 

In  mine  infirmity, 
And  e'er  renew  my  heart, 

To  serve  Thee  willingly. 

7  O  guide  and  lead  me,  Lord, 

While  here  below  I  wander  ; 
Grant  that  I  follow  Thee, 

My  Guide  and  my  Commander. 
For  if  I  lead  myself, 

I  soon  am  led  astray, 
But  if  Thou  leadest  me, 

I  do  my  duty  aye. 

8  O  Father,  God  of  love, 

Hear  now  my  supplication ! 
Lord  Jesus,  Son  of  God, 

O  grant  me  Thy  salvation  ! 
And  Thou,  O  Holy  Ghost, 

Always  abide  with  me, 
That  I  may  serve  Thee  here, 

And  there  eternally ! 

253  0,10,10. 

JEHOVAH,  let  me  now  adore  Thee, 
For  where   is  there   a  God   such,  Lord,   as 
Thou? 
With  songs  I  fain  would  come  before  Thee  ; 

O  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  teach  me  now 
To  praise  Thee  in  His  name,  through   whom 

alone 
Our  songs  can  please  Thee,  through  Thy  blessed 
Son. 

2  O  Father,  draw  me  to  my  Saviour, 

That  Thy  dear  Son  may  draw  me  unto  Thee  ; 
Thy  Spirit  guide  my  whole  behaviour 
<*  And  rule  both  sense  and  reason  thus  in  me, 


THE  CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  247 

That,  Lord,  Thy  peace  I  taste  may  ne'er   depart 
But  wake  sweet  melodies  within  my  heart. 

3  Grant  that  Thy  Spirit  prompt  my  praises, 

Then  shall   my   singing   surely  please  Thine 
ear; 
Sweet  are  the  sounds  my  heart  then  raises, 

My  prayer  in  truth  and  spirit  Thou  wilt  hear. 
Then  shall  Thy  Spirit  raise  my  heart  to  Thee, 
To  sing  Thee  psalms  of  praisje  in  high  degree. 

4  For  He  can  plead  for  me  with  sighings 

That  are  unutterable  to  lips  like  mine  ; 
He  bids  me  pray  with  earnest  cryings, 

Bears  witness  with  my  soul  that  I  am  Thine, 
Joint-heir  with  Christ,   and  thus  may  dare  to 

say: 
O  Abba,  Father  !  hear  me,  when  I  pray. 

5  When  thus  my  heart  in  prayer  ascendeth 

Through  Thine  own  Holy  Spirit  unto  Thee, 
Thy  heart,  O  Father,  kindly  bendeth 

Its  fervent  love  and  favor  unto  me, 
Rejoicing  my  petition  to  fulfill 
Which  I  have  made  according  to  Thy  will. 

5  And  what  Thy  Spirit  thus  hath  taught  me 

To   seek  from  Thee,  must  needs  be  such  a 
prayer 
As  Thou  wilt  grant,  through  Him  who   bought 
me, 
And  raised  me  up  to  be  Thy  child  and  heir  ; 
In  Jesus'  name  I  fearless  seek  Thy  face, 
And   take  from  Thee,   my    Father,  grace  for 
grace  . 

7  O  joy  !  my  hope  and  trust  are  founded 

On  His  sure  Word,  and  witness  in  the  heart ; 


248  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

I  know  Thy  mercies  are  unbounded, 

And  all  good  gifts  Thou  freely  wilt  impart, 
Nay,  more  is  lavished  by  Thy  bounteous  hand 
Than  I  can  ask,  or  seek,  or  understand. 

8  O  bliss  !  in  Jesus'  name  I've  tendered 

My  prayer  ;  He  pleads  at  Thy  right  hand   for 
me. 
Yea  and  Amen  in  Him  is  rendered 

What  I  in  faith  and  spirit  ask  of  Thee. 
O  joy  for  me  !  and  praise  be  ever  Thine 
Whose  wondrous  love  has  made   such  blessings 
mine  ! 

254  8,7. 

JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave,  and  follow  Thee  ; 
Destitute,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  All  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known ; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition  ! 
God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me, 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too  : 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me  — 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue. 
And  while  Thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  may  shun  me; 

Show  Thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

3  Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure  ! 

Come,  disaster,  scorn  and  pain  ! 
In  Thy  service,  pain  is  pleasure, 
With  Thy  favor,  loss  is  gain. 


THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  249 

I  have  called  Thee  Abba,  Father ! 

I  have  stayed  my  heart  on  Thee : 
Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather, 

All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 

4  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'Twin  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
0  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  Thy  love  is  !eft  to  me  ; 
0  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

"Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee. 

5  Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation ; 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care  ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee  ; 

What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine ; 
What  a  Saviour  died  to  win  thee  : 

Child  of  heaven,  shouldst  thou  repine  ? 

6  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith  and  winged  by  prayer ; 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 

Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

55  s.  m 

JESUS,  my  Truth,  my  Way, 
My  sure  unerring  Light, 
On  Thee  my  feeble  soul  I  stay, 
Which  Thou  wilt  lead  aright. 


250  THE   CHKISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  My  Wisdom  and  my  Guide, 

My  Counsellor  Thou  art ; 
O  let  me  never  leave  Thy  side, 
Nor  from  Thy  paths  depart, 

3  Thou  seest  my  feebleness  ; 

Jesus,  be  Thou  my  Power, 
My  Help  and  Refuge  in  distress, 
My  Fortress  and  my  Tower. 

4  Give  me  to  trust  in  Thee  ; 

Be  Thou  my  sure  Abode  : 
My  Horn,  and  Rock,  and  Buckler  be, 
'My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

5  Myself  I  cannot  save, 

Myself  I  cannot  keep  ; 
But  strength  in  Thee  I  surely  have, 
Whose  eyelids  never  sleep. 

6  My  soul  to  Thee  alone 

Now,  therefore,  I  commend  : 
Thou,  Jesus,  having  loved  Thine  own, 
Wilt  love  me  to  the  end  ! 


L( 


256  Iambic.  8,7. 

ORD,  as  Thou  wilt,  deal  Thou  with  me, 
No  other  wish  I  cherish  ; 
In  life  and  death  I  cling  to  Thee, 

O  Lord,  let  me  not  perish  ! 
Let  but  Thy  grace  ne'er  from  me  part, 
Else  as  Thou  wilt ;  grant  patient  heart : 
Thy  will  the  best  is  ever. 

2  Grant  honor,  truth,  prosperity, 
And  love  thy  Word  to  ponder  ; 
False  doctrines,  Lord,  keep  far  from  me, 
And  grant  both  here  and  yonder 


THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  251 

What  serves  my  everlasting  bliss ; 
Preserve  me  from  unrighteousness 
In  all  my  life  and  doings. 

3  When,  at  Thy  summons,  I  must  leave 
This  world  of  sin  and  sadness, 

Grant  me  Thy  grace,  Lord,  not  to  grieve, 
But  to  depart  with  gladness  ; 

My  spirit  I  commend  to  Thee, 

O  Lord,  a  blessed  end  give  me 
Through  Jesus  Christ ; — Yea,  Amen. 

257  8,7,4,6,8. 

LORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint, 
To  Thee  I  now  commend  me, 
Let  not  my  heart  and  hope  grow  faint, 

But  deign  Thy  grace  to  send  me. 
True  faith  from  Thee,  my  God,  I  seek, 
The  faith  that  loves  Thee  solely, 
Keeps  me  lowly, 
And  prompt  to  aid  the  weak, 
And  mark  each  word  that  Thou  dost  speak. 

2  Yet  more  from  Thee  I  dare  to  claim, 

AYhose  goodness  is  unbounded ; 
O  let  me  ne'er  be  put  to  shame, 

My  hope  be  ne'er  confounded  ; 
But  e'en  in  death  still  find  Thee  true, 

And  in  that  hour  else  lonely, 

Trust  Thee  only, 
Not  aught  that  I  can  do, 
For  such  false  trust  I  sore  should  rue. 

3  O  grant  that  from  my  very  heart 

My  foes  be  all  forgiven, 
Forgive  my  sins  and  heal  their  smart, 
And  grant  new  life  from  heaven ; 


252  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

Thy  Word,    hat  blessed  food,  bestow, 
Which  best  the  soul  can  nourish ; 
Make  it  flourish 
Through  all  the  storms  of  woe 
That  else  my  faith  might  overthrow. 

4  Then  be  the  world  my  foe  or  friend, 

Keep  me  to  her  a  stranger, 
Thy  steadfast  follower  to  the  end, 

Through  pleasure  and  through  danger 
From  Thee  alone  comes  such  high  grace, 

No  w^orks  of  ours  obtain  it, 

I  can  gain  it ; 
Our  pride  hath  here  no  place — 
'Tis  Thy  free  promise  we  embrace. 

5  Help  me,  for  I  am  weak  ;  I  fight, 

Yet  scarce  can  battle  longer  ; 
I  cling  but  to  Thy  grace  and  might, 

'Tis  Thou  canst  make  me  stronger ; 
When  sore  temptations  are  my  lot, 

And  tempests  round  me  lower, 

Break  the  power. 
So,  through  deliverance  wrought, 
I  know  that  Thou  forsak'st  me  not. 


I 


258  6,4. 

Y  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
Saviour  divine  ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray  ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
O  let  me  from  this  day 
Be  wholly  Thine ! 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  253 

O  may  ray  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 
A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  Guide ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream  ; 
When  death's  cold  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll; 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove ; 
O  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul ! 

259  l.m. 

MY  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough  way, 

0  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done  ! :  , : 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 

Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
Thy  will  be  done  !  :  ,  : 

3  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved,  no  longer  nigh? 
Submissive  still  would  I  reply, 

Thy  will  be  done  !  :  ,  : 

4  Though  Thou  hast  called  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prized,  it  ne'er  was  mine  ; 

1  have  but  yielded  what  was  Thine  ; 

Thy  will  be  done  !  :  , : 


254 


THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 


5  Should  grief  or  sickness  waste  away 
My  life  in  premature  decay, 

My  Father,  still  I  strive  to  say, 
Thy  will  be  done  ! ; , : 

6  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest. 
My  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest ; 

Thy  will  be  done  !  ;  ,  : 

7  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day ; 
Blend  it  with  Thine  ;  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say 

Thy  will  be  done  !  ;  ,  : 

8  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 

The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
1 11  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 
Thy  will  be  done  !  ;  ,  : 

260  SM 

MY  soul,  be  on  Thy  guard  ; 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise, 
And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  O  watch,  and  fighi,  and  pray, 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 

And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down  , 
Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  receive  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God  ; 
He'll  take  thee  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  His  divine  abode. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  255 

261  s.  m. 

My  spirit  on  Thy  care, 
Blest  Saviour,  I  recline  ; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair, 
For  Thou  art  Love  divine. 

2  In  Thee  I  place  my  trust, 

On  Thee  I  calmly  rest : 
I  know  Thee  good,  I  know  Thee  just, 
And  count  Thy  choice  the  best. 

3  Whate'er  events  betide, 

Thy  will  they  all  perform  ; 
Safe  in  Thy  breast  my  head  I  hide, 
Nor  fear  the  coming  storm. 

4  Let  good  or  ill  befall, 

It  must  be  good  for  me  ; 
Secure  of  having  Thee  in  all, 
Of  having  all  in  Thee. 

262  CM. 

OFOR  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 
Though  pressed  by  many  a  foe  ; 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  poverty  or  woe  ; 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod  : 
But  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain 
Can  lean  upon  its  God. 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That,  when  in  danger,  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness,  feels  no  doubt. 

4  That  bears  unmoved  the  world's  dread  frown. 

Nor  heeds  its  scornful  smile ; 
That  sin's  wild  ocean  cannot  drown, 
Nor  Satan's  aris  beguile : 


256  THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

5  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 
"And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 

6  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
"We'll  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 


0 


263  6,7. 

God,  forsake  me  not ! 
But  lead,  full  of  compassion, 
"With  loving  hands  Thy  child, 
That  I  may  gain  salvation, 
When  here  my  course  is  run  ; 
Be  Thou  my  Light,  my  Lot, 
My  Staff'  my  Rock,  my  Shield, — 
O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

2  O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

Take  not  Thy  Spirit  from  me, 
And  suffer  not  the  might 

Of  sin  to  overcome  me  ; 
Increase  my  feeble  faith, 

Which  Thou  Thyself  hast  wrought: 
Be  Thou  my  Strength  and  Power — 

O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

3  O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

Lord,  hear  my  supplication  ! 
In  every  evil  hour 

Help  me  o'ercome  temptation  ; 
And  when  the  Prince  of  hell 

My  conscience  seeks  to  blot, 
Be  Thou  not  far  from  me — 

O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

4  O  God,  forsake  me  not  ! 
Thy  mercy  I'm  addressing  ; 


THE   CHKISTIAN   LIFE.  257 

O  Father,  God  of  love, 

Grant  rne  Thy  heavenly  blessing 

To  do  the  duty  which 
To  me  Thou  didst  allot, 

To  do  what  pleaseth  Thee — 
O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

5  O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

Lord,  I  am  thine  forever  , 
Grant  me  true  faith  in  Thee, 

Grant  that  I  leave  Thee  never  ; 
Grant  me  a  blessed  end, 

When  my  good  fight  is  fought, 
Help  me  in  life  and  death — 

O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

264  cm. 

OGod  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  fed  ; 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led  ! 

2  To  Thee  our  humble  vows  we  raise, 

To  Thee  address  our  prayer  ; 
And  in  Thy  kind  and  faithful  brea§t 
Deposit  all  our  care. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  , 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  O  spread  Thy  covering  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

5  To  Thee,  as  to  our  covenant  God, 

We'll  our  whole  selves  resign  , 
And  thankful  own  that  all  we  are, 
And  all  we  have,  is  Thine,r » 

15 


258  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

265  6,7,6. 

OGOD,  Thou  faithful  God, 
Thou  Fount  that  ever  fiowest, 
Without  whom  nothing  is, 

Who  all  good  gifts  bestowest ; 
A  pure  and  healthy  frame 

0  give  me,  and  within 

A  conscience  free  from  blame, 
A  soul  unhurt  by  sin. 

2  And  grant  me,  Lord,  to  do, 

With  ready  heart  and  willing, 
Whate'er  Thou  shalt  command  : 

My  calling  here  fulfilling  ; 
To  do  it  when  I  ought, 

With  all  my  strength  ;  and  bless 
The  work  I  thus  have  wrought, 

For  Thou  must  give  success. 

3  O  let  me  never  speak 

What  bounds  of  truth  exceedeth  : 
Grant  that  no  idle  word 

From  out  my  mouth  proceedeth ; 
And  grant,  when  in  my  place 

1  must  and  ought  to  speak, 
My  words  due  power  and  grace, 

'Nor  let  me  wound  the  weak. 

4  If  dangers  gather  round, 

Still  keep  me  calm  and  fearless  ; 
Help  me  to  bear  the  cross, 

AYhen  life  is  dark  and  cheerless ; 
Let  me  subdue  my  foe 

By  words  and  actions  kind  ; 
When  counsel  I  would  know, 

Good  counsel  let  me  find. 

5  And  let  me  with  all  men, 

As  far  as  in  me  lieth, 


THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  25y 

In  peace  and  friendship  live, 

And  if  Thy  gift  supplieth 
Me  wealth  and  honor  fair, 

Then  this  refuse  me  not, 
That  naught  be  mingled  there 

Of  goods  unjustly  got. 

6  And  if  a  longer  life, 

Be  here  on  earth  decreed  me, 
And  Thou  through  many  a  strife 

To  age  at  last  wilt  lead  me, 
Thy  patience  in  me  shed, 

Avert  all  sin  and  shame, 
And  crown  my  hoary  head 

"With  pure  untarnished  fame. 

7  Let  me  depart  this  life 

Confiding  in  my  Saviour ; 
Do  Thou  my  soul  receive, 

That  it  may  live  forever ; 
And  let  my  body  have. 

A  quiet  resting-place 
Beside  a  Christian's  grave, 

And  let  it  sleep  in  peace. 

8  And  on  that  solemn  day 

When  all  the  dead  are  waking, 
Stretch  o'er  my  grave  Thy  hand, 

Thyself  my  slumbers  breaking ; 
Then  let  me  hear  Thy  voice, 

And  change  this  earthly  frame, 
And  bid  me  aye  rejoice 

With  those  who  love  Thy  name. 

266  8,7,4 

OLOED,  I  love  Thee  from  my  heart ; 
I  pray  Thee,  ne'er  from  me  depart, 
With  tender  mercy  cheer  me  ; 
I  scorn  the  richest  earthly  lot, 


260  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

E'en  heaven  and  earth  attract  me  not, 
If  only  Thou  be  near  me. 

Yea,  though  my  heart  be  like  to  break, 

Thou  shalt  my  Trust  that  naught  can  shake, 
My  Portion  and  my  Comfort  be. 
Who  by  Thy  blood  hast  purchased  me, 

Lord  Jesus  Christ ! 
My  God  and  Lord  !  my  God  and  Lord ! 
Forsake  me  not  who  trust  Thy  Word. 

2  Yea,  Lord,  'twas  Thy  free  bounty  gave 
My  body,  soul,  and  what  I  have 

In  this  poor  life  of  labor  ; 
O  grant  that  I  may  through  Thy  grace 
Use  all  my  powers  to  show  Thy  praise, 

And  serve  and  help  my  neighbor. 
From  all  false  doctrine  keep  me,  Lord, 
From  Satan's  lies  and  malice  ward, 
In  every  cross  uphold  Thou  me, 
That  I  may  bear  it  patiently, 

Lord  Jesus  Christ ! 
My  God  and  Lord  !  my  God  and  Lord  ! 
In  death  Thy  comfort  still  afford. 

3  Ah !  Lord,  let  Thy  dear  angels  come 
At  my  last  end  to  bear  me  home, 

That  I  may  die  unf  earing  ; 
And  in  its  narrow  chamber  keep 
My  body  safe  in  painless  sleep 

Until  Thy  reapoearing ; 
And  then  from  death  awaken  me, 
That  these  mine  eyes  with  joy  may  see, 
G  Son  of  God,  Thy  glorious  face, 
My  Saviour  and  my  Fount  of  grace  ! 

Lord  Jesus  Christ  ! 
My  prayer  attend,  my  prayer  attend, 
And  I  will  praise  Thee  without  end. 


0 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  26] 

C.  M. 

LOKD,  my  best  desire  fulfill, 
And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  Thy  will, 
And  make  Thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  Thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears  ? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

3  No,  rather  let  me  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize  to  Thee, 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Nor  wilt  withhold,  from  me. 

4  Thy  favor,  all  my  journey  through, 

Thou  art  engaged  to  grant : 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

268  l.  m.61 

OLOVE,  who     formedst  me  to  wear 
The  image  of  Thy  Godhead  here  ; 
Who  soughtest  me  with  tender  care 
Through  all  my  wand' rings  wild  and  drear— 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

2  O  Love,  who  ere  life's  earliest  dawn 

On  me  Thy  choice  hast  gently  laid ; 
O  Love,  who  here  as  man  wast  born 

And  like  to  us  in  all  things  made — 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

3  O  Love,  who  once  in  time  wast  slain, 

Pierced  through  and   through  with  bitter 
woe; 
O  Love,  who  wrestling  thus  didst  gain 
That  we  eternal  joy  might  know — 


262  THE  CflRISl'IAK  LIFE. 

O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

4  0  Love,  of  whom  is  truth  and  light, 

The  Word  and  Spirit,  life  and  power, 
Whose  heart  was  bared  to  them  that  smite, 

To  shield  us  in  our  trial  hour — 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

5  O  Love,  who  thus  hast  bound  me  fast 

Beneath  that  gentle  yoke  of  Thine  ; 
Love,  who  hast  conquered  me  at  last 

And  rapt  away  this  heart  of  mine — 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

6  O  Love,  who  lovest  me  for  aye, 

Who  for  my  soul  dost  ever  plead; 
O  Love,  who  didst  my  ransom  pay, 

Who  for  me  e'er  dost  intercede — 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

7  O  Love,  who  once  shalt  bid  me  rise 

From  out  this  dying  life  of  ours  ; 
O  Love,  who  once  above  yon  skies 

Shalt  set  me  in  the  fadeless  bowers — 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be, 

269  cm. 

OTHAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways, 
To  keep  His  statutes  still ! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  His  will ! 


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2  Order  my  footsteps  by  Thy  Word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

3  Assist  my  soul,  too  apt  to  stray, 

A  stricter  watch  to  keep  ; 
And  should  I  e'er  forget  Thy  way, 
Restore  Thy  wandering  sheep. 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  Thy  commands — 

'Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 

2  70  s.m. 

THOU  who  wouldst  not  have 
One  wretched  sinner  die, 
Who  diedst  Thyself,  my  soul  to  save 

From  endless  misery ! 
Teach  me  my  course  to  run 
While  yet  I  sojourn  here 
That  when  Thou  comest  on  Thy  throne 
I  may  with  joy  appear. 

2  Thou  art  Thyself  the  Way, 

Thyself  in  me  reveal ; 
So  shall  I  pass  my  life's  short  day 

Obedient  to  Thy  will  ; 
To  shall  I  love  my  God, 

Because  He  first  loved  me, 
And  praise  Thee  in  Thy  bright  abode, 

Through  all  eternity. 

2  71  cm. 

PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
Uttered  or  unexpressed  ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 


264  THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  fallling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  eau  try  ; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  stra'ins  that  reacu 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cr}*,  ''Behold,  he  prays  P- 

5  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air  ; 
His  watchword  at  the  gate  of  death — 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

6  The  saints  in  prayer  appear  as  one 

In  wcrd,  and  deed,  and  mind, 
While  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

7  !Nor  prayer  is  made  by  man  alone, — 

The  Holy  Spirit  pleads, 
And  Jesus  on  the  eternal  throne 
For  sinners  intercedes. 

8  O  Thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
The  path  of  prayer  Thyself  hast  trod — 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  ! 

2  72  l.  m. 

RENEW  me,  O  eternal  Light, 
And  let  my  heart  and  soul  be  bright, 
Illumined  with  the  light  of  grace, 
That  issues  from  Thy  holy  face. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  2l 

2  Destroy  in  me  the  lust  of  sin, 
From  all  impureness  make  me  clean, 

O  grant  me  power  and  strength,  my  God, 
To  strive  against  my  flesh  and  blood. 

3  Create  in  me  a  new  heart,  Lord, 
That  gladly  I  obey  Thy  Word, 

And  naught  but  what  Thou  wilt,  desire ; 
With  such  new  life  my  soul  inspire. 

4  Grant  that  I  only  Thee  may  love, 

And  seek  those  things  which  are  above, 

Till  I  behold  Thee  face  to  face, 

O  Light  eternal,  through  Thy  grace. 

2  73  7.6,6= 

RISE,  my  soul,  to  watch  and  pray, 
From  thy  sleep  awake  thee, 
Lest  at  last  the  evil  day 

Suddenly  o'ertake  thee ; 
For  the  Foe,  Well  we  know, 
(3ft  his  harvest  reapeth. 
While  the  Christian  sleepeth. 

2  But  first  rouse  thee,  and  awake 

From  secure  indiff'rence ; 
Else  will  follow  in  its  wake 

Woe  without  deliv' ranee. 
O  beware  !  Soul,  take  care  ! 
Death  in  sins  might  find  thee, 
Ere  thou  look  behind  thee. 

3  Wake  and  watch,  or  else  thy  night 

Christ  can  ne'er  enlighten  ; 
"F'ar  off  still  will  seem  the  light 

That  thy  path  should  brighten ; 
God  demands  Eyes  and  hands 
Open  for  the  offers 
He  so  richly  proffers. 


266  THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

4  Watch  against  the  Devil's  snares, 

Lest  asleep  he  find  thee  ; 
For,  indeed,  no  pains  he  spares 

To  deceive  and  blind  thee  ; 
Satan's  prey  Oft  are  they, 
Who  are  soundly  sleeping, 
And  no  good  watch  keeping 

5  Watch  against  the  world  that  frowns 

Darkly  to  dismay  thee  ; 
Watch,  when  she  thy  wishes  crowns, 

Smiling  to  betray  thee  ; 
Watch  and  see  Thou  art  free 
From  false  friends  that  charm  thee, 
While  they  seek  to  harm  thee. 

G  Watch  against  thyself,  my  soul, 

See  thou  do  not  stifle 
Grace  that  should  thy  thoughts  control, 

Nor  with  mercy  trifle ; 
Pride  and  sin  Lurk  within, 
All  thy  hopes  to  scatter  ; 
List  not,  when  they  flatter. 

7  But  while  watching,  also  see 

That  thou  pray  unceasing, 
For  the  Lord  must  make  thee  free, 

Strength  and  faith  increasing, 
So  to  do  Service  true  ; 
Let  not  sloth  enslave  thee; 
Pray,  and  He  will  save  thee. 

8  Yea,  indeed,  He  bids  us  pray, 

Promising  to  hear  us, 
E'er  to  be  our  Staff  and  Stay, 

Ever  to  be  near  us. 
Ere  we  plead  Will  He  heerj, 
Strengthen,  keep,  defend  us, 
And  deliv'rance  send  us. 


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9  Courage  then,  for  all  things  must 

Work  for'good,  and  bless  us, 
If  we  but  in  prayerful  trust 

To  His  Son  address  us; 
For  He  will  Richly  fill, 
And  His  Spirit  send  us, 
Who  to  Him  commend  us. 

10  Therefore  let  us  watch  and  pray 
Ever  without  ceasing, 
For  we  know,  with  every  day 

Dangers  are  increasing; 
And  the  end  Doth  impend, 
When  the  trumpet  calleth, 
Earth  in  ruins  falleth. 


2  74  8,7. 

SAVIOUR,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 
With  the  Shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 
While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share. 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm  ; 
There,  we  know,  Thy  Word  believing, 
Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  Lion's  prey  ; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 
Keep  them  through  life's  dangerous  way. 

4  Then  within  Thy  fold  eternal 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place  : 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  gracec 


*5  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

275 

O  HEPHERD  of  tender  youth, 
O     Guiding  in  love  and  truth 

Through  devious  ways ; 
Christ,  our  triumphant  King, 
We  come  Thy  name  to  sing, 
And  here  our  children  bring, 

To  join  Thy  praise. 

2  Thou  art  our  holy  Lord, 
O  all-subduing  Word, 

Healer  of  strife : 
Thou  didst  Thyself  abase, 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace 
Thou  mightest  save  our  race, 

And  give  us  life. 

3  O  wisdom's  great  High  Priest  I 
Thou  hast  prepared  the  lieast 

Of  holy  love : 
And  in  our  mortal  pain 
None  calls  on  Thee  in  vain  : 
Help  Thou  dost  not  c!  isdain, 

Help  from  above. 

4  Ever  be  near  our  side, 

Our  Shepherd  and  our  Guide, 

Our  Staff  and  Song : 
Jesus,  Thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  Thine  enduring  Word, 
Lead  us  where  Thou  hast  trod  j 

Make  our  faith  strong. 

5  So  now,  and  till  we  die, 
Sound  we  Thy  praises  high, 

And  joyful  sing : 
Let  all  the  holy  throng 
Who  to  Thy  church  belong, 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  Kin^  ' 


6,4. 


the  christla-n  life.  2( 

2  76  s.m. 

SOLDIEKS  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armor  on  ! 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  His  eternal  Son ; 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  His  mighty  power  : 
"Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 

With  all  His  strength  endued ; 
But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God  : 

4  That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  entire  at  last. 

5  From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray : 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

6  Still  let  the  Spirit  cry, 

In  all  His  soldiers,  "Come," 
Till  Christ  the  Lord  descends  from  high, 
And  takes  the  conquerors  home. 

27  7  9,8,8. 

SOUL,  what  return  has  God  thy  Saviour 
For  all  He  gives  thee  day  by  day  ? 
O  hast  thou  in  thy  gift  a  favor 

That  can  delight  and  please  Him? — say' 
The  best  of  offerings  He  requires  ; 
Give  Him  thy  heart  with  its  desires. 


270  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Give  God  His  own,  if  aught  thou'rt  giving ; 

Say,  soul,  to  whom  belongs  the  heart  ? 
Can  Satan,  he  who  hates  the  living, 

Or  any  creature  claim  a  part  ?— 
To  Thee  alone  I  will  assign 
O  Lord,  my  heart  and  all  that's  mine. 

3  Accept  the  erift  which  Thou  requirest, 

The  first-fruits  of  my  heart,  O  God ! 
The  offerings  Thou  so  much  desirest, 

And  dearly  paid'st  for  with  Thy  blood  ; 
To  Thpe  alone  I  now  resign 
My  heart,  to  be  for  ever  Thine. 

4  Whom  should  I  give  my  heart's  affection 

But  Thee,  who  givest  Thine  to  faith '? 
Thy  fervent  love  Ts  my  protection  : 

Lord,  Thou  hast  loved  me  unto  death. 
My  heart  with  Thine  shall  ever  be 
One  heart  throughout  eternity. 

2  7  8  S.M. 

THE  man  is  ever  blest, 
"Who  shuns  the  sinner's  ways  ; 
Among  their  counsels  never  stands, 
Nor^takes  the  scorner  s  plice. 

2  But  makes  the  La;v  of  God 

His  study  and  delight, 
Amid  the  labors  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 

With  waters  near  the  root ; 
Fresh  as  the  leaf,  his  name  shall  live ; 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  the  ungodly  race, 

They  no  such  blessings  find; 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 


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5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 

•  Before  that  judgment-seat, 
Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  right  hand 
In  full  assembly  meet  ? 

6  He  knows  and  He  approves 

The  way  the  righteous  go  : 
But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

2  79  9,8,6. 

THEE  will  I  love,  my  Strength,  my  Tower, 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  Hope,  my  Joy, 
Thee  will  I  love,  with  all  my  power, 

With  ardor  time  shall  ne'er  destroy. 
Thee  will  I  love,  O  Light  divine, 
So  long  as  life  is  mine  1 

2  Thee  will  I  love,  my  Life,  my  Saviour, 

Who  art  my  best  and  truest  Friend ; 
Thee  will  I  love  and  praise  forever, 

For  never  shall  Thy  kindness  end ; 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  heart, 
For  Thou  my  Bridegroom  art. 

3  Alas  !  that  I  so  late  have  known  Thee, 

Who  art  the  Fairest  and  the  Best ; 
Nor  sooner  for  my  Lord  could  own  Thee, 

Our  highest  Good,  our  only  Rest  1 
Now  bitter  shame  and  grief  I  prove 
O'er  this  my  tardy  love. 

4  I  wandered  long  in  willing  blindness, 

I  sought  Thee,  but  I  found  Thee  not, 
For  still  I  shunned  Thy  beams  of  kindness, 

The  creature-light  filled  all  my  thought ; 
And  if  at  last  I  see  Thee  now, 
'Twas  Thou  to  me  didst  bow  1 


272  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

5  I  thank  Thee,  then,  true  Son  of  heaven, 

Whose  shining  hath  brought  light  to  me; 
I  thank  Thee,  who  hast  richly  given 

All  that  could  make  me  glad  and  free  ; 
I  thank  Thee  that  my  soul  is  healed 
By  what  Thy  lips  revealed. 

6  O  keep  me  watchful,  then,  and  humble, 

And  suffer  me  no  more  to  stray  ; 
Uphold  me  when  my  feet  would  stumble, 

Nor  let  me  loiter  by  the  way  ; 
Fill  all  my  nature  with  Thy  light, 
O  Radiance  strong  and  bright ! 

7  O  teach  me  Lord,  to  love  Thee  truly 

With  soul  and  body,  head  and  heart, 
And  grant  me  grace  that  I  may  duly 

Practice  forever  love's  sacred  art ; 
Grant  that  my  every  thought  may  be 
Directed  e'er  to  Thee. 

8  Thee  will  I  love,  my  Crown  of  gladness, 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  God  and  Lord, 
Amid  the  darkest  depths  of  sadness, 

Not  for  the  hope  of  high  reward, 
For  Thine  own  sake,  O  Light  divine, 
So  long  as  life  is  mine. 

280  l.m. 

THERE  is  within  this  heart  of  mine 
A  little  church,  with  sacred  shrine, 
And  stained  forever  with  the  blood 
Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God. 

2  Here  dwelleth  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit, Three  in  One  ; 
He  is  my  soul's  beloved  Guest, 
And  grants  my  heart  true  peace  and  rest. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  273 

3  This  little  church  looks  poor  and  odd  ; 
But  being  the  abode  of  God 

It  has  a  glorious,  peerless  grace : 
It  is  God's  royal  dwelling-place. 

4  This  little  church,  Lord,  I  commend 
Unto  Thy  care,  and  pray :  Defend 
And  shield  it  from  calamity, 
Dwell  there  now  and  eternally. 

281  Ta 

THINE  forever  !  God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above  % 
Thine  forever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  forever  !  Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife  ; 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  forever  !  O  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest ; 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
O  defend  us  to  the  end. 

4  Thine  forever !  Thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 

282  6r?a 
'HAT  is  the  world  to  me, 

And  all  its  vaunted  pleasure, 
When  Thou,  and  Thou  alone, 

Lord  Jesus,  art  my  Treasure  ! 
Thou  only,  dearest  Lord, 

My  soul's  Delight  shalt  be, 
Thou  art  my  Peace,  my  Rest— 

"What  is  the  world  to  me  I 


W 


274  THE  CHKISTIAN  LIFE. 

2  The  world  is  like  the  smoke, 

A  fleeting  exhalation ; 
A  shadow  faint  and  dim 

Of  very  short  duration  ; 
My  Jesus  doth  abide, 

Though  all  things  fade  and  flee ; 
My  everlasting  Rock — 

What  is  the  world  to  me  ! 

3  The  world  strives  to  be  praised 

And  honored  by  the  mighty, 
Nor  will  at  all  reflect 

How  frail  they  are  and  flighty ; 
But  what  I  glory  in 

Above  all  things,  is  He, 
My  Jesus,  He  alone — 

What  is  the  world  to  me ! 

4  The  world  seeks  after  wealth, 

And  unto  Mammon  offers 
Its  all,  content  if  gold 

Is  hoarded  in  its  coffers  ; 
I  know  a  higher  good, 

Which  e'er  my  joy  shall  be  ; 
My  Jesus  is  my  Wealth — 

What  is  the  world  to  me  ! 

5  The  world  is  sorely  grieved, 

If  ever  it  is  slighted, 
As  though  an  enemy 

Its  honor  would  have  blighted; 
Christ,  I  bear  Thy  reproach, 

While  thus  it  pleaseth  Thee  ! 
I'm  honored  by  my  Lord — 

What  is  the  world  to  me! 

6  The  world  cannot  extol 

Too  highly  sinful  pleasures, 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  275 

And  foolishly  resigns 

For  them  the  heavenly  treasures, 
Let  others  love  the  world, 

To  please  their  vanity : 
I  love  the  Lord,  my  God — 

What  is  the  world  to  me  ! 

7  What  is  the  world  to  me  ! 

It  rapidly  must  vanish, 
With  all  its  gorgeous  pomp 

Pale  death  it  cannot  banish ; 
Its  riches  pass  away, 

And  all  its  joys  must  flee, 
But  Jesus  doth  abide — 

What  is  tin  world  to  me  ! 

8  What  is  the  world  to  me ! 

My  Jesus  is  my  Treasure, 
My  Life,  my  Wealth,  my  All, 

My  Friend,  my  Love,  my  Pleasure, 
My  heavenly  Happiness 

And  Bliss  eternally ; 
Once  more,  then,  I  would  say, 

What  is  the  world  to  me  ! 

283  cm; 

WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurled  ; 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaveo,  my  all' 


276  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heavenly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

284  cp-m, 

WHERE'ER  I  go,  whate'er  my  task, 
The  counsel  of  my  God  I  ask, 
AVho  ruleth  all  things  right ; 
Unless  He  give  both  thought  and  deed, 
The  utmost  pains  can  ne'er  succeed, 
And  vain  must  be  man's  might. 

2  For  what  can  all  my  toil  avail  ? 

My  care,  my  watching, — all  must  fail, 

Unless  my  God  is  there  ; 
Then  let  Him  order  all  for  me 
As  in  His  will  He  shall  decree, 

On  God  I  cast  my  care. 

3  For  naught  can  come,  as  naught  has  been, 
But  what  my  Father  has  forseen, 

And  what  shall  work  my  good  ; 
Whate'er  He  gives  me  I  will  take, 
Whate'er  He  chooses  I  will  make 

My  choice  with  thankful  mood. 

4  I  lean  upon  His  mighty  arm, 
Which  shieldeth  me  from  every  harm 

And  all  calamity ; 
If  in  His  precepts  I  shall  live, 
Whate'er  is  useful  He  will  give  ; 

Nothing  can  injure  me. 

5  But  only  may  He  of  His  grace 
The  record  of  my  guilt  efface, 

And  wipe  out  all  my  debt ; 
Though  I  have  sinned  He  will  not  straight 


THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  277 

Pronounce  His  judgment,  He  will  wait, 
Have  patience  with  me  yet. 

6  I  travel  to  a  distant  land 

To  serve  the  post  wherein  I  stand, 

Which  He  hath  bid  me  fill ; 
And  He  will  bless  me  with  His  light, 
That  I  may  serve  His  world  aright, 

And  make  me  know  His  will. 

7  And  though  through  desert  wilds  I  fare, 
Yet  Jesus  Christ  is  with  me  there, 

The  Lord  Himself  is  near ; 
In  all  my  dangers  He  will  come, 
And  He  who  kept  me  safe  at  home, 

Can  keep  me  safely  here. 

8  Yes,  He  will  speed  me  on  my  way, 
And  point  me  where  to  go  and  stay, 

And  help  me  still  and  lead ; 
Let  me  in  health  and  safety  live, 
And  time  and  wind  and  weather  give, 

And  whatsoe'er  I  need. 

9  His  holy  angel  being  near, 
My  enemies  I  need  not  fear, 

For  He  protects  me  well ; 
I  owe  it  to  my  faithful  Guide, 
Who  never  yet  hath  left  my  side, 

That  I  in  peace  may  dwell. 

10  When  late  at  night  my  rest  I  take, 
When  early  in  the  morn  I  wake, 

Halting,  or  on  my  way, 
In  hours  of  weakness  or  in  bonds, 
When  vexed  with  fears  my  heart  desponds, 

God's  Word  is  e'er  my  stay. 


278  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

11  Since  then  my  course  is  traced  by  Him, 
I  will  not  fear  that  future  dim, 

But  go  to  meet  my  doom, 
Well  knowing,  naught  awaits  me  there 
Too  hard  for  me  through  Him  to  bear  ; 

All  evil  I  o'ercome. 


12  To  Him  myself  I  wholly  give, 
At  His  command  I  die  or  live, 

I  trust  His  love  and  power ; 
Whether  to-morrow  or  to-day 
His  summons  come,  I  will  obey, 

He  knows  the  proper  hour. 


13  But  if  it  please  that  love  most  kind, 
And  if  this  voice  within  my  mind 

Be  whispering  not  in  vain, 
I  yet  shall  praise  my  God  ere  long 
In  many  a  sweet  and  joyful  song, 
When  in  my  home  again. 


14  To  those  I  love  will  He  be  near, 
With  his  consoling  light  appear, 

Who  is  my  Shield  and  theirs  ; 
And  He  will  grant  beyond  our  thought 
What  they  and  I  alike  have  sought 

With  tears  and  fervent  prayers. 

15  Then,  O  my  soul,  be  ne'er  afraid, 

On  Him  who  thee  and  all  things  made 

With  calm  reliance  rest ; 
Whate'er  may  come,  where'er  we  go, 
Our  Father  in  the  heavens  must  know, 

In  all  things,  what  is  best. 


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285  s.m. 

YE  servants  of  the  Lord, 
Each  in  his  office  wait, 
Observant  of  His  heavenly  Word, 
And  watchful  at  His  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame  ; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  His  sight, 
For  awful  is  His  name. 

3  Watch  !  'tis  your  Lord's  command, 

And  while  we  speak,  He's  near- 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  His  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  O  happy  servant  he 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 


XIX.  MORNING. 

286  l.m. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  All  praise  to  Thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake. 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake  ! 

3  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew; 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 


280  MORNING. 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  as  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

5  Praise   God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him,  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 

287  8,7,7. 

GOD  who  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  the  day  and  night  hast  given, 

Sun  and  moon  and  starry  host, 
Thou  whose  mighty  hand  sustains 
Earth  and  all  that  she  contains  : 

2  Praise  to  Thee  my  soul  shall  render, 

Who  this  night  hast  guarded  me  ; 
My  omnipotent  Defender, 

Who  from  ill  dost  set  me  free  : 
Free  from  danger,  anguish,  woe, 
Free  from  the  infernal  Foe. 

3  Let  the  night,  of  my  transgression 

With  nights  darkness  pass  away: 
Jesus,  into  Thy  possession 

I  resign  myself  to-day. 
In  Thy  wounds  I  find  relief 
From  my  greatest  sin  and  grief. 

4  Grant  that  I  may  rise  this  morning 

From  the  lethargy  of  sin  : 
So  my  soul,  through  Thy  adorning, 

Shall  be  glorious  within  ; 
And  I  at  the  judgment  day 
Shall  not  be  a  cast-away. 


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5  Let  my  life  and  conversation 

Be  directed  by  Thy  Word ; 
Lord,  Thy  constant  preservation 

To  Thine  erring  child  afford. 
Nowhere  but  alone  in  Thee 
From  all  harm  can  I  be  free. 

6  Wholly  to  Thy  blest  protection 

I  commit  my  heart  and  mind. 
Mighty  God  !  to  Thy  direction 

Wholly  I  may  be  resigned. 
Lord,  my  Shield,  my  Light  divine, 
O  accept  and  own  me  Thine  ! 

7  Lord,  to  me  Thine  angel  sending, 

Keep  me  from  the  subtle  Foe  ; 
From  his  craft  and  might  defending, 

Never  let  Thy  wanderer  go, 
Till  my  final  rest  shall  come, 
And  Thine  angel  bear  me  home. 

288  8,8,7,4,a 

HOW  lovely  now  the  morning-star 
In  twilight  sky  bright  gleams  afar, 

While  night  her  curtain  raiseth  ; 
Each  creature  hails,  with  ravished  sight, 
The  glories  of  returning  light, 

And  God  its  Maker  praiseth. 
Both  far,  And  near, 

All  things  living  Thanks  are  giving, 
There  high  soaring, 
Here  through  earth's  wide  field  adoring. 

2  Then  haste,  my  soul,  thy  song  to  raise, 
Nor  spare  in  thy  Redeemer's  praise 

To  pour  thy  due  oblation  ; 
For  glory,  Lord,  to  Thee  belongs, 
Thy  praise  resounds  in  grateful  songs, 

With  pious  emulation, 


OV  MORNING. 

Joy  rings  Glad  strings  : 

Voices  sounding,  Hearts  rebounding, 
Thus  all  nature 
Sings  Thy  praise,  O  great  Creator. 

3  Unconscious,  I  securely  slept, 
Nor  saw  the  cruel  foes  which  kept 

Close  watch  about  my  slumber ; 
Though  evil  spirits,  through  the  night, 
With  hellish  craft  and  watchful  spite, 

Came  round  me  without  number ; 
Whose  hands  In  bands, 

Mischief  brewing  For  my  ruin, 
Had  enslaved  me, 
Hadst  not  Thou  stood  by  and  saved  me. 

4  For,  Jesus,  Thou  with  saving  power 
Wast  near  me  in  that  threatening  hour, 

Didst  save  me  from  their  fury  ; 
And  I  reposed  in  quiet  sleep, 
Whilst  Thou  unwearied  watch  didst  keep 

To  Thee  all  praise  and  glory  ! 
Lord,  all  My  soul, 

Upward  springing,  Loudly  singing, 
Shall  adore  Thee, 
While  on  earth  I  walk  before  Thee. 

5  This  day  my  Fortress,  Lord,  abide, 
Now  ope  Thy  gates  of  mercy  wide, 

Within  their  shelter  place  me ; 
My  Castle  and  my  Rock  Thou  art, 
O  let  no  foeman's  treacherous  dart 

From  Thee,  my  Stronghold,  chase  me. 
Help,  Lord,  Afford ! 

Near  me  tarry,  Blows  to  parry, 
While  around  me 
Sword  and  arrow  sore  confound  me. 


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6  Pour  down  Thy  grace  in  cheering  streams, 
And  warm  my  heart  with  mercy's  beams 

From  heaven,  Thy  throne  of  beauty  ; 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  guide  my  will, 
That  I,  whate'er  my  station,  still 

May  seek  my  joy  in  duty. 
Send  light  And  might 

That  each  measure,  Scheme  and  pleasure, 
Heavenward  tending, 
Still  in  Thee  may  find  its  ending. 

7  Keep  grief,  if  this  may  be,  away  ; 
If  not,  Thy  will  be  done,  I  say, 

My  choice  to  Thine  resigning. 
O  come,  and  like  the  morning  dew 
Refresh  my  heart,  and  make  it  new, 

That  I  may  unrepining, 
Bear  cross  And  loss, 

Till  that  morrow  Chase  all  sorrow, 
When  upraised 
Where  Thy  nam  e  is  ever  praised. 

8  Meanwhile,  my  heart,  both  sing  and  leap, 
Mid  cross  and  loss  good  courage  keep, 

To  heaven's  bright  gate  you  hasten  ; 
Then  lay  desponding  care  aside, 
God  ever  thus  His  own  hath  tried, 

And  those  He  loves  doth  chasten  ; 
Hope  still  Midst  ill, 

Calm,  though  grieving,  Firm  believing 
Tribulation 
Is  the  road  to  sure  salvation. 

289  cm 

LORD  of  my  life  !  O  may  Thy  praise 
Employ  my  noblest  powers, 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 
And  fills  the  circling  hours  I 


284  MOKNING. 

2  Preserved  by  Thine  almighty  arm, 

1  pass  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene  and  safe  from  every  harm, 
And  see  returning  light. 

3  When  sleep,  death's  semblance,  o'er  me  spread, 

And  I  unconscious  lay  ; 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

4  O  let  the  same  almighty  care 

My  waking  hours  attend  : 
From  every  trespass,  every  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

*)  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 
And  guide  my  future  days  ; 
And  let  Thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

290  7,6,7,6,6,7,7,6. 

MY  inmost  heart  now  raises, 
In  this  fair  morning  hour 
A  Song  of  thankful  praises 
To  Thine  almighty  power, 
O  God,  upon  Thy  throne  ! 
To  honor  and  adore  Thee, 
I  bring  my  praise  before  Thee, 
Through  Christ,  Thine  Only  Son. 

2  For  Thou  from  me  hast  warded 

All  perils  of  the  night ; 
From  every  harm  hast  guarded 

My  soul  till  morning's  light. 
Humbly  to  Thee  I  cry : 

O  Saviour,  have  compassion, 

And  pardon  my  transgression  ; 
Have  mercy,  Lore1  most  higkl 


MORNINGo  285 

8  And  shield  me  from  all  evil, 

O  gracious  God,  this  day, 
From  sin,  and  from  the  Devil, 

From  shame  and  from  dismay, 
From  fire's  consuming  breath, 

From  water's  devastation, 

From  need  and  consternation, 
From  evil,  sudden  death. 

4  My  life,  my  soul — defend  them  ! 

My  wife,  child,  goods,  and  home,— 
To  Thy  hand  I  commend  them, 

From  Thee  these  blessings  come ; 
Thy  bounteous  hand  bestows 

My  household  and  my  treasures, 

My  parents,  friends,  and  pleasures  % 
My  cup  with  good  o'erflows. 

5  Let  not  Thine  angel  leave  me, 

While  here  on  earth  I  stay, 
Lest  Satan's  arts  deceive  me, 

And  lead  my  soul  astray ! 
Then  keep  Thine  angel  near 

At  night  and  each  new  morrow, 

Lest  soul  and  body  sorrow, 
And  faltering  cost  me  dear. 

6  God  shall  do  my  advising, 

Whose  might  with  wisdom  blends  § 
May  He  bless  rest  and  rising. 

My  efforts,  means  and  ends  ! 
To  God,  forever  blessed, 

Will  I  with  mine  confide  me, 

And  suffer  Him  to  guide  me 
As  seemeth  to  Him  best. 

7  Amen  !  I  say,  not  fearing 

That  God  reject s  my  praye  ; 


286  MORNING. 

I  doubt  not  He  is  hearing 
And  granting  me  His  care. 

So  I  put  forth  my  hands, 

And  look  not  long  behind  me, 

But  ply  the  task  assigned  me 
By  God,  as  He  commands. 

291  7fi< 

\TOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone, 

II  Now  the  morning  light  is  come  ; 
Lord,  may  we  be  Thine  to-day, 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away, 

2  Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light, 
Banish  doubt  and  cleanse  our  sight ; 
In  Thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 

Help  us  labor,  help  us  pray. 

3  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound  ; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around  : 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 
O  receive  us  then  at  last  ! 
Night  of  sin  will  be  no  more, 
When  we  reach  the  heavenly  shore. 

292  L>M. 

0HOLY,blessed  Trinity, 
Divine,  essential  Unity, 
God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  Thou  this  day  my  Guide  and  Host. 

2  My  soul  and  body  keep  from  harm, 
O'er  all  I  have  extend  Thine  arm, 
That  Satan  may  not  cause  distress, 
Nor  bring  me  shame  and  wretchedness 


MORNING.  287 

3  The  Father's  love  shield  me  this  day, 
The  Son's  pure  wisdom  cheer  my  way, 
The  Holy  Spirit's  light  divine 
Illume  my  heart's  benighted  shrine. 

4  My  Maker,  strengthen  Thou  my  heart, 
O  my  Kedeemer,  help  impart, 

Blest  Comforter,  keep  at  my  side, 
That  faith  and  love  in  me  abide. 

5  Lord,  bless  and  keep  Thou  me  as  Thine  ! 
Lord,  make  Thy  face  upon  me  shine  ! 
Lord,  lift  Thy  countenance  on  me, 

And  give  me  peace—  sweet  peace  from  Thee. 

293  s.  m. 

"E  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee, 
O  Day-Star  from  on  high  ! 
The  Sun  itself  is  but  Thy  shade, 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 


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2  O  let  Thy  rising  beams 

The  night  of  sin  disperse  ; 

The  mists  of  error  and  of  vice 

Which  shade  the  universe. 

3  How  beauteous  nature  now  ! 

How  dark  and  sad  before  ! 
With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change9 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  O  may  no  gloomy  crime 

Pollute  the  rising  day  ; 
May  Jesus'  blood,  like  morning  dew, 
Wash  all  our  stains  away. 

5  May  we  this  life  improve, 

To  mourn  for  errors  past ; 
And  live  this  short  revolving  day 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 


38  MORNING. 

294  l.m.61 

WHEN,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 
O  Sun  of  righteousness  divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 
Chase  the  dark  clouds  of  sin  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  to  heaven's  great  and  glorious  King 
My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring  : 

And  grieving  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 
Ask  mercy,  Saviour,  in  Thy  name  : 
My  conscience  sprinkle  with  Thy  blood, 
And  be  my  advocate  with  God. 

3  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 
With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest : 
And  as  each  morning's  sun  shall  rise, 

O  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 

4  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflict  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Jesus,  Thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed  ; 
And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  Thy  face  and  sing  Thy  praise. 

295  7,6. 
HILE  yet  the  morn  is  breaking, 

I  thank  my  God  once  more, 
Beneath  whose  care  awaking 

I  find  the  night  is  o'er  ; 
I  thank  Him  that  He  calls  me 

To  life  and  health  anew  ; 
I  know,  what'er  befalls  me, 

His  care  will  still  be  true. 


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MORNING. 

2  Guardian  of  Israel,  hear  me, 

Watch  o'er  nie  through  the  day, 
In  all  I  do  be  near  me  : 

For  others  too,  I  pray  ; 
To  Thee  I  would  commend  them, 

Our  Church,  our  school,  our  land, 
Direct  them  and  defend  them, 

When  dangers  are  at  hand. 

3  O  gracious  Lord,  direct  us, 

Thy  doctrine  pure  defend, 
From  heresies  protect  us, 

And  for  Thy  Word  contend, 
That  we  may  praise  Thee  e^er, 

O  God,  with  one  accord, 
Saying  :  The  Lord  our  Saviour 

Be  evermore  adored ! 

4  O  grant  us  peace  and  gladness, 

Give  us  our  daily  bread, 
Shield  us  from  grief  and  sadness, 

On  us  Thy  blessings  shed ; 
Grant  that  our  whole  behaviour 

In  truth  and  righteousness 
May  praise  Thee,  Lord  our  Savious? 

Whose  holy  name  we  bless. 

5  And  gently  grant  Thy  blessing, 

That  we  may  do  Thy  will, 
No  more  Thy  ways  transgressing, 

Our  proper  task  fulfill ; 
With  Peter's  full  affiance 

Let  down  our  nets  again ; 
If  Thou  art  our  Reliance, 

Our  toil  will  not  be  vain. 

6  With  craftiness  unceasing 

Strives  Satan  to  restrain 


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290  ENBNIKi*. 

What  in  Thy  sight  is  pleasing, 
And  for  Thy  Church  is  gain  ; 

Yet  vain  is  his  endeavor, 
For  Thou,  O  Christ  our  Lord, 

Dost  rule  all  things  forever 
By  Thine  almighty  Word. 

7  Thou  art  the  Vine,— O  nourish 

The  branches  graft  in  Thee, 
And  let  them  grow  and  nourish 

A  fair  and  fruitful  tree  ; 
Thy  Spirit  pour  within  us, 

And  let  His  gifts  of  grace 
To  all  good  actions  win  us, 

That  best  may  show  Thy  praise. 


XX.  EVENING. 

L.M. 

BEFORE  Thy  throne  I  now  appear, 
O  Lord,  bow  down  Thy  gracious  ear 
To  me,  and  cast  not  from  Thy  face 
Thy  sinful  child  that  sues  for  grace. 

2  Thou,  Father  of  eternity, 

Thine  image  hast  impressed  on  me  ; 
In  Thee  I  am,  and  live,  and  move, 
Nor  can  exist  without  Thy  love. 

3  Oft  hast  Thou  snatched  me  from  distress, 
And  raised  me  oft  when  comfortless, 
When  but  a  step,  nay,  one  hair's  breadth, 
Was  'twixt  my  tottering  life  and  death. 

4  My  sense  and  reason  come  from  Thee, 
And  sustenance  Thou  givest  me  ; 


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A  faithful  friend  Thou  dost  bestow, 
To  prove  his  love  in  weal  and  woe. 

5  Thou  hast  redeemed  me,  Son  of  God, 
Hast  shed  for  me  Thy  precious  blood, 
The  Law  for  my  sake  hast  fulfilled, 

And  thus  Thy  Father's  wrath  hast  stilled. 

6  When  sin  and  Satan  witness  bear 
Against  me,  that  I  must  despair, 
As  Mediator  Thou  stepst  in, 

And  sav'st  me  from  the  curse  of  sin. 

7  Thou  art  my  Advocate  f  ©r  aye, 

My  Saviour,  Comfort,  and  my  Stay  ! 

Thine  all-sufficient  merit  is 

On  earth,  my  peace  ;  in  heaven,  my  bliss. 

8  God,  Holy  Spirit,  Power  divine  ! 
Thou  workest  in  this  heart  of  mine ; 
X aught  can  be  counted  good  in  me, 
But  what  proceeds  alone  from  Thee. 

9  Through  Thee,  I  now  my  God  adore, 
And  call  Him  Father  evermore  ; 
Through  Thee,  His  Word  and  Sacrament 
I  love  and  hold,  tell  life  is  spent. 

LO  Through  Thee,  I'm  in  temptation  free 
From  fear  and  sad  despondency ; 
Through  Thee,  I'm  quickened  oft  to  taste 
The  sweets  of  Thine  eternal  rest. 

11  I,  therefore,  now  give  thanks  to  Thee 
With  heart  and  tongue  most  joyfully 
For  all  Thy  mercies,  Lord,  my  God, 
Which  on  my  soul  Thou  hast  bestowed. 


292  EVENING. 

12  Beseeching  Thine  almighty  grace 
To  aid  me,  till  I've  run  my  race  ; 
Soul,  body,  honor,  house,  and  friend, 
To  Thy  protection  I  commend. 

13  Give  me  a  heart  that  is  sincere, 
To  love  Thy  truth,  and  persevere 
In  real  Christian  piety, 

And  shun  all  foul  hypocrisy. 

14  My  sins  and  trespasses  forgive  ; 
Have  patience  with  me,  while  I  live  ; 
O  give  me  faith  and  charity, 

And  let  my  hope  rest  but  in  Thee. 

15  Grant  that  in  peace  I  close  mine  eyes, 
But,  on  the  last  day,  bid  me  rise, 
And  let  me  see  Thy  face  fore'er — 
Amen,  Amen,  Lord,  hear  my  prayer  ! 

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CHRIST,  everlasting  Source  of  light, 
All  things  are  open  to  Thy  qight ; 
Thou  Splendor  of  Thy  Father's  face, 
Show  us  the  path  of  truth  and  grace. 

2  We  now  implore  Thy  sovereign  might 
To  keep  us,  Lord,  the  coming  night ;  . 
Preserve  us,  Lord,  from  all  distress  ; 
O  God,  Thy  mercy  we  address. 

3  Remove  our  sinful  drowsiness  ; 
Let  Satan  not  our  soul  oppress  ; 

Our  feeble  flesh  keep  chaste  and  pure, 
And  let  us  rest  in  Thee  secure. 

4  And  when  our  eyes  are  bound  in  sleep, 
The  lamp  of  faith  still  burning  keep  ; 
Thy  hand  sustain  us,  while  we  rest ; 
Remove  our  sin,  and  we  are  blest. 


EVENING.  29d 

5  Great  Guardian  of  Thy  Christian  flock, 
Thy  presence  be  our  saving  rock  ; 
Thine  agony  and  holy  blood 

Be  always  our  support,  O  God ! 

6  Remember,  Lord,  the  woes  and  pains 
Which  here  our  body  hold  in  chains  ; 

Our  soul,  which  Thou  hast  ransomed,  Lord, 
O  comfort  with  Thy  holy  Word. 

7  To  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory,  praise,  and  majesty 
Now,  ever,  and  eternally. 

298  lm. 

GLORY  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  Thine  own  almighty  wings  ! 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach,  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  the  judgment-day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  my  eyelids  close  I 
Let  no  ill  dream  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

5  Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  % 
Praise  Him  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 


294  EVENING. 

299  7,4,7,4,8,8,8,4. 

GOD,  who  niadest  earth  and  heaven, 
Darkness  and  light, 
Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night, 
May  Thine  angel  guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 
This  livelong  night  I 

2  Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping, 

And  when  we  die, 
Let  us  in  Thy  mighty  keeping 

All  peaceful  lie. 
"When  the  trumpet's  call  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou,  blest  Lord,  forsake  us, 

But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us 
With  Thee  on  high ! 

300  11,5. 
"VTOW  God  be  with  us,  for  the  night  is  closing; 
IN  The  light  and  darkness  are  of  His  disposing, 
And  'neath  His  shadow  here  to  rest  we  yield  us, 
For  He  will  shield  us. 

2  Let  evil  thoughts  and  spirits  flee  before  us  ; 
Till  morning  cometh,  watch,  O  Master,  o'er  us; 
In  soul  and  body  Thou  from  harm  defend  us, 
Thine  angels  send  us, 

3  Let  pious  thoughts  be  ours  when  sleep  o'ertakes 

us, 
Our  earliest  thoughts  be  Thine   when  morning 

wakes  us; 
All  day  serve  Thee,  in  all  that  we  are  doing 
Thy  praise  pursuing. 


EVENING,  295 

4  Through  Thy  Beloved  soothe  the  sick  and  weep- 

ing, 
And  bid  the  captive  lose  his  griefs  in  sleeping  ; 
Widosvs  and  orphans,  we  to   Thee   commend 

them, 
Do  Thou  befriend  them. 

5  We  have  no  refuge,  none  on  earth  to  aid  us, 
Save  Thee,  O  Father,  who  Thine  own  hast  made 

us  ; 
But   Thy  dear  presence  will    not  leave   them 

lonely 
Who  seek  Thee  only. 

6  Father,  Thy   name  be   praised,    Thy   kingdom 

given, 
Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  'tis  in  heaven, 
Give  daily  bread,  forgive  our  sins,  deliver 
Us  now  and  ever. 

301  7,7,6,8. 

""VTOW  rest  beneath  night's  shadows 
\a     Man,  beast,  town,  woods  and  meadows, 

The  world  in  slumber  lies  ; 
But  thou,  my  heart,  awake  thee, 
To  prayer  and  song  betake  thee, 

Let  praise  to  thy  Creator  rise. 

2  O  sun,  where  art  thou  vanished  ? 
The  night  thy  reign  hath  banished, 

The  foe  of  day,  the  night. 
Farewell,  for  now  appeareth 
Another  Sun   and  cheereth 

My  heart — 'tis  Jesus  Christ  my  Light  1 

8  The  last  faint  beam  is  going, 
The  golden  stars  are  glowing 


296  EVENING. 

In  yonder  dark-blue  deep  ; 
Such  is  the  glory  given, 
When  called  of  God  to  heaven, 

On  earth  no  more  we  pine  and  wsep. 

4  To  rest  my  body  hasteth, 
Aside  its  garments  casteth, 

Types  of  mortality  ; 
These  I  put  off.  and'ponder 
How  Christ  shall  give  me  yonder 

A  robe  of  glorious  majesty. 

5  Head,  hands,  and  feet  reposing 
Are  glad  the  day  is  closing, 

That  work  came  to  an  end; 
Cheer  up  my  heart,  with  gladness  ! 
For  God  from  all  earth's  sadness 

And  from  sin's  toil  relief  will  send. 

6  Ye  weary  limbs  !  now  rest  you. 
For  toil  hath  sore  oppressed  you, 

And  quiet  sleep  ye  crave  ; 
A  sleep  shall  once  o'ertake  you 
From  which  no  man  can  wake  you, 

In  your  last  narrow  bed — the  grave. 


7  My  heavy  eyes  are  closing  : 
When  I  lie  deep  reposing, 

Soul,  body,  where  are  ye  ? 
To  helpless  sleep  I  yield  them, 
O  let  Thy  mercy  shield  them. 

Thou  sleepless  Eye,  their  Guardian  be  ! 

o  Lord  Jesus,  who  dost  love  me, 
O  spread  Thy  wings  above  me, 

And  shield* me  from  alarm  ! 
Though  Satan  would  devour  me, 


EVENING.  29? 

Let  angel-guards  sing  o'er  me  : 

"This  child  of  God  shall  meet  no  harm !" 

9  My  loved  ones,  rest  securely, — 
From  every  peril  surely 

Our  God  will  guard  your  heads. 
May  He  sweet  slumbers  send  you, 
And  bid    His  hosts  attend  you, 

And  golden-armed,  watch  o'er  your  beds  ! 

302  8,7. 

SAVIOUR  !  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing  ; 
Thou  canst  save,  and  Thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us  ; 
We  are  safe,  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee  : 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
Watcheth  where  Thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  ub 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 

c.  M. 

SINCE  now  the  day  has  reached  its  close, 
And  sunlight  shines  no  more, 
In  sleep  the  toil-worn  find  repose, 
And  all  who  wept  before. 

2  But  Thou,  my  God,  no  rest  dost  know, 
No  slumber  dims  Thy  sight . 


298  EVENING 

Thou  hatest  darkness  as  Thy  foe, 
For  Thou  Thyself  art  light. 

3  O  Lord,  I  pray  remember  me 

Throughout  the  shades  of  night, 
And  grant  to  me  most  graciously 
The  shield  of  Thy  great  might. 

4  Turn  from  me  Satan's  tyranny 

Through  many  an  angel-arm, 
Then  shall  1  be  from  danger  free, 
And  safe  from  every  harm. 

5  I  know  the  evil  I  have  done 

Doth  cry  aloud  to  Thee  ; 
But  yet  the  mercy  of  Thy  Son 
Hath  full  atoned  for  me. 

6  Him  I  present  Thee  as  my  Bail, 

While  suppliant  at  Thy  feet ; 
With  such  assurance  I'll  not  fail 
Before  Thy  judgment  seat. 

7  And  therefore  now  I  close  my  eyes, 

And  sleep  with  tranquil  breast  ; 
Why  waste  the  time  in  fears  or  sighs  ?— 
God  watches  o'er  my  rest. 

8  Away,  vain,  idle  thoughts,  depart ! 

Roam  not  my  soul  abroad  ! 
For  now  I  build  within  my  heart 
A  temple  to  my  God. 

9  Should  this  night  prove  the  last  for  me 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Then  lead  me,  Lord,  in  heaven  to  Thee 
And  my  elect  compears. 

10  And  thus  I  live  and  die  to  Thee, 
Thou  Saba0th     strong,  indeed  ! 


EVENING.  ^o 

In  life  and  death  Thou  helpest  me 
From  every  fear  and  need. 

304  8,7,8,7,7,7,8,* 

SINK  not  yet,  my  soul,  to  slumber, 
Wake,  my  heart,  go  forth  and  tell 
All  the  mercies  without  number 
That  this  by-gone  day  befell ; 
Tell  how  God  hath  kept  afar 
All  things  that  against  me  war, 
Hath  upheld  me  and  defended, 
And  His  grace  my  soul  befriended. 

2  Father,  merciful  and  holy, 

Thee  to-night  I  praise  and  bless, 
Who  to  labor  true  and  lowly, 

Grantest  ever  meet  success ; 
Many  a  sin  and  many  a  woe", 
Many  a  fierce  and  subtle  foe 
Hast  Thou  checked  that  once  alarmed  me, 
So  that  naught  to-day  has  harmed  me. 

3  Yes,  our  wisdom  vainly  ponders, 

Fathoms  not  Thy  loving  thought. 
Never  tongue  can  tell  the  wonders 

That  Thy  hand  for  me  hath  wrought : 
Thou  hast  guided  me  to-day, 
That  no  ill  hath  crossed  my  way  ; 
There  is  neither  bound  nor  measure 
In  Thy  love's  o'erfiowing  treasure. 

4  Now  the  light,  that  nature  gladdens, 

And  the  pomp  of  day  is  gone, 
And  my  heart  is  tired  and  saddens, 

As  the  gloomy  night  comes  on  ; 
Ah,  then  with  Thy  changeless  light 
Warm  and  cheer  my  heart  to-night ; 
As  the  shadows  round  me  gather, 
Keep  me  close  to  Thee,  my  Father. 


300  EVENING. 

5  Of  Thy  grace,  I  pray  Thee,  pardon 
All  my  sins,  and  heal  their  smart ; 
Sore  and  heavy  is  their  burden, 

Sharp  their  sting  within  my  heart  ; 
And  my  Foe  lays  many  a  snare 
But  to  tempt  me  to  despair  ; 
Thou  alone  canst  help  me,  Saviour, 
Punish  not  my  ill  behaviour. 


6  Though  I  have  from  Thee  departed, 
Now  I  seek  Thy  face  again, 
For  Thy  Son,  the  loving-hearted, 

Made  our  peace  through  bitter  pain. 
Yes,  far  greater  than  our  sin, 
Though  it  still  be  strong  within, 
Is  Thy  love  that  fails  us  never, 
Mercy  that  endures  forever. 


7  Brightness  of  th'  eternal  city ! 

Light  of  every  faithful  soul ! 
Safe  beneath  Thy  sheltering  pity 

Let  the  tempests  past  me  roll; 
Now  it  darkens  far  and  near, 
Still,  my  God,  still  be  Thou  here ; 
Thou  canst  comfort,  and  Thou  only, 
When  the  night  is  long  and  lonely. 

8  From  the  power  of  darkness  save  me, 

And  from  Satan's  hellish  snares, 
Who  endeavors  to  enslave  me, 

And  assails  me  unawares  ; 
Let  me  never  lose  the  sight 
Of  Thy  good  and  gracious  light ; 
Thou  canst  fill  my  heart  with  gladness, 
That  it  feel  no  pain  in  sadness. 


EVENING.  301 

9  Though  my  weary  eyes  are  closing, 
And  my  senses  fall  asleep, 
Still  my  soul,  on  Thee  reposing, 
Ever  must  its  vigils  keep. 
Let  my  spirit  longingly 
Always  dream,  my  God,  of  Thee, 
Firmly  unto  Thee  e'er  cleaving, 
E'en  in  sleep  Thy  grace  receiving. 

10  Lord,  the  twilight  now  hath  vanished, 

Send  Thy  blessing  on  my  sleep, 
Every  sin  and  terror  banished, 

Let  my  rest  be  calm  and  deep. 
Soul  and  body,  mind  and  health, 
Wife  and  children,  house  and  wealth, 
Friend  and  foe,  the  sick,  the  stranger, 
Keep  Thou  safe  from  harm  and  danger. 

11  O  Thou  mighty  God,  now  hearken 

To  the  prayer  Thy  child  hath  made ; 
Jesus,  while  the  night-hours  darken, 

Be  Thou  still  my  Hope,  my  Aid  ; 
Holy  Ghost,  on  Thee  I  call, 
Friend  and  Comforter  of  all, 
Hear  my  earnest  prayer,  O  hear  me  ! 
Lord,  Thou  nearest,  Thou  art  near  me. 


305  i*.  M. 

[UN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near  ! 
O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes 


S1 


2  "When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 
Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 


'602  EVENING. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live  ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  uot  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Has  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  : 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store  ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take ; 
And  lead  us  by  Thy  hand  of  love, 

Until  we  reach  our  home  above. 

306  s.  m 

THE  day  is  past  and  gone, 
The  evening  shades  appear  ; 
O  may  I  ever  keep  in  mind 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  Lord,  keep  me  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  my  fears  : 
May  angels  guard  me  while  I  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

3  And  when  I  early  rise, 

And  view  the  unwearied  sun, 
May  I  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run  : 

4  That  when  my  days  are  past, 

And  I  from  time  remove, 
Lord,  I  may  in  Thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  Thy  love. 


EVENING.  303 

307  l.  m 

THE  nappy  sunshine  now  is  gone, 
The  gloomy  night  comes  swiftly  on  ; 
But  shine  Thou  still,  O  Christ,  our  Light, 
Nor  let  us  lose  ourselves  in  night. 

2  We  thank  Thee,  that  throughout  the  day 
Thy  angels  watched  around  our  way, 
And  free  from  harm  and  vexing  fear 
Have  led  us  on  in  safety  here. 

3  Whate'er  of  wrong  we've  done  or  said, 
Let  not  the  charge  on  us  be  laid  ; 

That,  through  Thy  free  forgiveness  blest, 
In  peaceful  slumber  we  may  rest. 

4  Thy  guardian  angels  round  us  place, 
All  evil  from  our  couch  to  chase  ; 
Our  soul  and  body,  while  we  sleep, 
In  safety,  gracious  Father,  keep. 

308  8,7,7, 

THROUGH  the  day  Thy  love  hath  spared  us, 
Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest : 
Jesus,  Thou  our  Guardian  be; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 


Z  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 
Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers : 

In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose ; 
And  when  life's  sad  day  is  past, 
Rest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last, 


304  PRAISE. 

309  l.  m. 

THUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 
Thus  far  His  power  prolongs  my  days  ; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  His  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  He  forgives  my  follies  past, 
And  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep  ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head  : 
His  ever-watchful  eye  will  keep 
Its  constant  guard  around  my  bed. 

4  Faith  in  Thy  name  forbids  my  fear ; 

O  may  Thy  presence  ne'er  depart  ! 
And  in  the  morning  may  I  bear 
Thy  loving-kindness  on  my  heart ! 


XXI.  PRAISE. 

310  L.  M 

A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
ix     And  sing  Thy  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me — 
His  loving-kindness   O  how  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all, 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate — 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  great  1 

3  When  I  was  Satan's  easy  prey, 
And  deep  in  debt  and  bondage  lay, 
He  paid  His  life  for  my  discharge — 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  large  ! 


PRAISE.  305 

4  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along — 

His  loving  kindness,  O  how  strong ! 

5  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood — 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  good  ! 

6  When  earthly  friends  forsake  me  quite, 
And  I  have  neither  skill  nor  might, 
He's  sure  my  Helper  to  appear — 

His  loving-kindness,  O  how  near ! 

7  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart ; 
But  though  I  have  Him  oft  forgot 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

8  When  I  shall  pass  death's  gloomy  vale, 
And  all  my  mortal  power  must  fail ; 

O  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving  kindness  sing  in  death ! 

9  Then  shall  I  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day ; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving  kindness  in  the  skies. 

311  L.M. 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  G-od  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sovreign  power,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 


306  PRAISE. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame: 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise  : 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move 

312  7s. 

COME,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-home  ; 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin  ; 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied  ; 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come  ; 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-home  ! 

2  We  ourselves  are  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield  ; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown  ; 
First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear  ; 
Lord  of  harvest !  grant  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be. 

3  For  the  Lord,  our  God,  shall  come, 
And  shall  take  His  harvest  home  ; 
From  His  field  shall  purge  awav 
All  that  doth  offend,  that  day ;  * 


PRAISE.  307 

Give  His  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  His  garner  evermore. 

4  Come,  Thou  Lord  of  harvest,  come 
To  Thy  final  Harvest-home  ; 
Gather  Thou  Thy  people  in, 
Tree  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin  ;  • 
There,  forever  purified, 
In  Thy  garner  to  abide ; 
Come  with  all  Thine  angels,  come, 
Raise  the  glorious  Harvest-home  ! 

313  l.m. 

FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord; 
Eternal  truth  attends  Thy  Word  ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shores 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

3  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals,  bring  ; 
In  songs  of  praise  divinely  sing ; 
The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim, 
And  shout  for  joy  the  Saviour's  name. 

4  In  every  land  begin  the  song ; 

To  every  land  the  strains  belong  ; 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise, 
And  fill  the  world  with  loudest  praise. 

314  L.M. 

GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise  ! 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  His  ways, 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 


308  PRAISE. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown, 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth;  he  spread  the  sky; 
And  fixed  the  starry  lights  on  high. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  : 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light; 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more. 

5  He  sent  His  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt  and  darkness  and  the  grave; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong : 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

6  Through  this  vain  world  He  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  His  heavenly  seat. 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

315  7s. 

GOD  of  mercy,  God  of  grace  ! 
Show  the  brightness  of  Thy  face  ; 
Shine  upon  us,  Saviour,  shine  ; 
Fill  Thy  Church  with  light  divine, 
And  Thy  saving  health  extend 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end. 

2  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ! 
Be  by  all  that  live  adored ; 
Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing 
Glory  to  their  Lord  and  King  ; 
At  Thy  feet  their  tribute  pay, 
And  Thy  holy  will  obey. 


PBAISE.  309 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ! 

Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford ; 

God  to  man  His  blessing  give  ; 

Man  to  God  devoted  live  ; 

All  below  and  all  above 

One  in  joy,  and  light,  and  love. 


316  L.P.M. 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  whilst  I've  breath : 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God,  who  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train  ; 
His  truth  forever  stands  secure ; 
He  saves  th'  oppressed,  He  feeds  the  poor ; 

And  none  shall  find  His  promise  vain. 

4  The  Lord  gives  eyesight  to  the  blind; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind  ; 

He  sends  the  laboring  conscience  peace  ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

5  I'll  praise  Him  while  He  lends  me  breath ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 


310  PRAISE. 

317  8,7,7,8,7. 

I  WILL  sing  my  Maker's  praises 
And  in  Him  most  joyful  be, 
For  in  all  things  I  see  traces 

Of  His  tender  love  to  me. 
Nothing  else  but  love  could  move  Him, 

With  such  sweet  and  tender  care 

Evermore  to  raise  and  bear 
All  who  try  to  serve  and  love  Him. 

All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 

God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

2  As  an  eagle  spreadeth  over 

Her  young  brood  her  sheltering  wings, 
So  the  arm  of  God  did  cover 

Me  against  affliction's  stings. 
He  who  life  and  being  gave  me, 

Even  in  my  mother's  womb, 

From  the  cradle  to  the  tomb 
He  shall  ever  guard  and  save  me. 

All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 

God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

3  Yea,  so  dear  did  He  esteem  me, 

That  His  Son  He  loved  so  well 

He  hath  given  to  redeem  me 
From  the  quenchless  flames  of  heli. 

O  Thou  Spring  of  boundless  blessing, 
How  could  e'er  my  feeble  mind 
Of  Thy  depth  the  bottom  find, 

Though  my  efforts  were  unceasing  ? 
All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 
God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

4  God  His  Spirit  to  instruct  me 

In  His  holy  Word  hath  given, 
That  He  safely  may  conduct  me 
Through  this  weary  world  to  heaven. 


PRAISE*  311 

He  my  heart's  dark  chamber  filleth 
With  the  clear  pure  light  of  faith, 
Which  destroys  the  power  of  death, 

Yea,  e'en  hell  itself  it  stilleth. 
All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 
God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

All  which  for  my  soul  is  needful 

He  doth  carefully  provide, 
Nor  of  that  is  He  unheedful 

Which  my  body  needs  beside. 
When  my  strength  can  not  avail  me, 

When  my  powers  can  do  no  more, 

Doth  my  God  His  strength  outpour, 
In  my  need  He  doth  not  fail  me. 

Ail  things  else  have  but  their  day, 

God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

All  the  hosts  of  earth  and  heaven 

Wheresoe'er  I  turn  mine  eye, 
For  my  benefit  are  given, 

That  they  may  my  need  supply. 
All  that's  living,  all  that's  growing, 

On  the  heights  or  in  the  woods, 

In  the  vales  or  in  the  floods, 
God  is  for  my  good  bestowing. 

All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 

God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

When  I  sleep,  He  still  is  near  me, 

O'er  me  rests  His  guardian  eye  ; 
And  new  gifts  and  blessings  cheer  me. 

When  the  morning  streaks  the  sky. ' 
Were  it  not  for  God's  protection, 

Had  His.  countenance  not  been 

Here  my  guide,  I  had  not  seen 
E'er  the  end  of  my  affliction. 


812  PRAISE. 

All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 
God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

8  Ah  !  how  often  doth  the  Devil 

Cause  some  great  calamity  ! 
But  my  life  from  all  such  evil 

Till  this  moment  has  been  free. 
For  the  angel  whom  God  sendeth, 

Wardeth  off  each  threatening  hurt, 

Every  evil  doth  avert 
That  mine  enemy  intendeth. 

All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 

God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

9  As  a  father  never  turneth 

Wholly  from  a  wayward  child, 
For  the  prodigal  still  yearneth, 

Longing  to  be  reconciled  : 
So  my  many  sins  and  errors 
Find  a  tender  pardoning  God, 
Chastening  frailty  with  His  rod, 
Not,  in  vengeance,  with  His  terrors. 
All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 
God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

10  All  His  strokes  and  scourges  truly 

For  the  moment  grievous  prove, 
And  yet,  when  I  weigh  them  duly, 

Are  but  tokens  of  His  love  : 
Proofs  that  He  is  watching  o'er  me, 
And  by  crosses  to  His  fold, 
From  the  world  that  fain  would  hold 
Soul  and  body,  would  restore  me. 
All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 
God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

11  On  this  thought  I  dwell  with  pleasure; 

For  it  granteth  joy  and  peace. 


PBAISE.  313 

Christ's  Cross  hath  its  time  ana  measure, 

And  at  last  will  wholly  cease. 
When  the  winter  disappeareth, 

Lovely  summer  comes  again ; 

Joy  is  given  for  woe  and  pain 
Who  His  cross  in  patience  beareth. 

All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 

God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

1?  Since,  then,  neither  change  nor  coldness 
In  my  Father's  love  can  be, 

Lo  !  I  lift  my  hands  with  boldness, 
As  Thy  child  I  come  to  Thee. 

Grant  me  grace,  O  God,  I  pray  Thee, 
That  I  may  with  all  my  might, 
All  my  life-time,  day  and  night, 

Love  and  trust  Thee,  and  obey  Thee  ; 
And  when  this  Drief  life  is  o'er, 
Praise  and  love  Thee  evermore. 


318  Te  Deuin. 

LORD  GOD,  Thy  praise  we  sing  ; 
Lord  God,  our  thanks  we  bring  ; 
Father  in  eternity, 

All  the  world  worships  Thee. 
Angels  all  and  heavenly  host 
Of  Thy  glory  loudly  boast ; 
Both  Cherubim  and  Seraphim 

Sing  ever  with  loud  voice  this  hymn  : 
Holy  art  Thou,  our  God ! 
Holy  art  Thou,  our  God  ! 
(B.  Ch.)    Holy  art   Thou,  our  God,  the  Lord  of 
Sabaoth ! 
Thy  majesty  and  Godly  might 

Fill  all  the  earth  and  realms  of  light. 
The  twelve  Apostles  join  in  song 


314  PRAISE. 

With  the  dear  Prophets'  goodly  throng. 
The  martyr's  noble  army  raise 

Their  voice  to  Thee  in  hymns  of  praise. 
All  Christendom  with  one  accord 

Exalt  and  praise  their  common  Lord — 
Thee,  Father,  on  Thy  highest  throne, 

Thy  well-beloved  only  Son, 
The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 

They  honor,  serve,  and  praise  fore'er. 
Thee  King  of  glory,  Christ,  we  own 

Th'  eternal  God's  eternal  Son; 
To  save  mankind  Thou  hast  not,  Lord, 

The  virgin  Mary's  womb  abhorred  ; 
Thou  overcamest  death's  sharp  sting, 

Believers  unto  heaven  to  bring; 
At  God's  right  hand  Thou  sittest  clad 

In  th'  glory  which  the  Father  had ; 
Thou  shalt  in  glory  come  again, 

To  judge  both  dead  and  living  men. 
Thy  servants  help  whom  Thou,  O  God, 

Hant  ransomed  with  Thy  precious  blood  ; 
Grant  that  we  share  the  heavenly  rest 

With  Thy  dear  Saints  already  blest. 
Help  us,  O  Lord,  from  age  to  age, 

And  bless  Thy  chosen  heritage, 
Nourish  and  keep   them  by  Thy  power, 

And  lift  them  up  for  evermore. 
Daily,  Lord  God,  we'll  sing  Thy  praise, 

And  bless  Thy  name  throughout  our  days. 
Help  us  this  day  and  at  all  times, 

From  secret  sins  and  open  crimes  ; 
For  mercy  only,  God,  we  plead; 
Be  merciful  to  our  great  need  ; 

Show  us  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  as  we 
Our  steadfast  trust  repose  in  Thee. 

In  Thee,  dear  Lord,  we  put  our  trust ; 

O  never  let  our  hope  be  lost  I 
(B.  Ch.  Amen. 


PEAISE. 


315 


M 


7,8,7,6. 

" Y  Soul,  now  bless  thy  Maker  ! 
Let  all  within  me  bless  His  name, 
Who  maketh  thee  partaker 

Of  mercies  more  than  thou  dar'st  claim  ! 
Forget  Him  not,  whose  meekness 

Forgiveth  all  thy  sin  ; 
Who  healeth  all  thy  weakness, 

Renews  thy  life  within  ; 
Whose  grace  and  care  are  endless, 

And  saved  thee  through  the  past  5 
Who  leaves  no  sufferer  friendless, 

But  rights  the  wronged  at  last ! 

He  shows  to  man  His  treasure 

Of  judgment,  truth  and  righteousness. 
His  love  beyond  all  measure, 

His  yearning  pity  o'er  distress  ; 
Nor  treats  us  as  we  merit, 

But  lays  His  anger  by, 
The  humble,  contrite  spirit 

Finds  His  compassion  nigh  ; 
Far  as  the  heavens  above  us, 

As  break  from  close  of  day, 
So  far,  since  He  doth  love  us, 

He  casts  our  sins  away. 

For  as  a  tender  father 

Hath  pity  on  his  children  here, 
He  in  His  arms  will  gather 

All  who  are  His  in  childlike  fear. 
He  knows  how  frail  our  powers, 

Who  but  from  dust  are  made, 
We  flourish  as  the  flowers, 

And  even  so  we  fade, 
The  wind  but  o'er  them  passes,1 

And  all  their  bloom  is  o'er, — ■ 


316  PBAISE. 

We  wither  like  the  grasses, 
Our  place  knows  us  no  more. 

4  His  grace  alone  enclureth, 

And  children's  children  yet  shall  prove 
How  God  with  strength  assureth 

The  hearts  of  all  that  seek  His  love. 
In  heaven  is  fixed  His  dwelling, 

His  rule  is  over  aU  ; 
Angels  in  might  excelling, 

Bright  hosts,  before  Him  fall ! 
Praise  Him  who  ever  reigneth, 

All  ye  who  hear  His  Word, 
Nor  our  poor  hymns  disdaineth  ;=■ 

My  soul,  0  bless  the  Lord  1 

320  s,  m. 

MY  Soul,  repeat  His  praise, 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great  ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide  ; 

And,  when  His  wrath  is  felt, 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  His  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4  His  grace  subdues  our  sins ; 

And  His  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 


817 


5  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  who  fear  His  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

6  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower; 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

7  But  Thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure  ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 


W 


321  6,7,a 

'OW  thank  we  all  our  God 
With  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 

In  whom  His  world  rejoices ; 
Who  from  our  mother's  arms 

Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 

And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2  O  may  this  bounteous  God 

Through  all  this  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us  ; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace. 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 

In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 

The  Father  now  be  given , 


318  PRAISE. 

The  Son,  and  Him  who  reigns 
With  them  in  highest  heaven  : 

The  One  eternal  God, 

AVhom  earth  and  heaven  adore  , 

For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore  ! 


322  s.  m. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  His  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 


0 


2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Nor  let  His  mercies  ;!ie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  He  forgives  thy  sins; 

'Tis  He  relieves  thy  pain ; 
'Tis  He  that  heals  Thy  sicknesses, 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave  ; 
He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  death 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good  ; 

He  gives  the  sufferers  rest : — 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud 
And  justice  for  th'  oppressed. 

6  His  wondrous  works*  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known  ; 
But  sent  the  world  His  truth   and  grace 
By  His  beloved  Son. 


PRAISE.  319 

CM. 

LORD,  I  sing  with  mouth  and  heart, 
Joy  of  my  soul  to  Thee  : 
To  earth  Thy  knowledge  I  impart, 
As  it  is  known  to  me. 


0 


2  Thou  art  the  Fount  of  grace,  I  know, 

And  Spring  so  full  and  free, 
Whence  saving  health  and  goodness  flow 
Each  day  so  bounteously. 

3  For  what  have  all  that  live  and  move 

Through  this  wide  world  below, 
That  does  not  from  Thy  bounteous  love, 
O  heavenly  Father,  flow  ? 

4  Who  built  the  lofty  firmament  ? 

Who  spread  th'  expanse  of  blue  ? 
By  Avhom  are  to  our  pastures  sent 
Refreshing  rain  and  dew  ? 

5  Who  warmeth  us  in  cold  and  frost? 

Who  shields  us  from  the  wind  ? 
Who  orders  it  that  oil  and  must 
We  in  their  season  find  ? 

6  Who  is  it  life  and  health  bestows  ? 

Who  keeps  us  with  His  hand 
In  golden  peace  wards  off  war's  woes 
From  our  dear  native  land  ? 

7  O  Lord,  of  this  and  all  our  store 

Thou  art  the  Author  blest ; 
Thou  keepest  watch  before  our  door, 
While  we  securely  rest. 

8  Thou  feedest  us  from  year  to  year. 

And  constant  dost  abide  : 


830  PSAISE. 

With  ready  help  in  time  of  fear, 
Thou  standest  at  our  side. 

9  With  patience  dost  Thou  ever  chide> 
And  chasten' st  sparingly; 
Thou  castest  all  our  sins  aside, 
And  drown'st  them  in  the  sea. 

10  When  silent  woe  our  bosom  rends, 

Thy  pity  sees  our  grief, 
And  gives  what  to  our  glory  tends 
No  less  than  our  relief. 

11  Thou  knowest  when  a  Christian  weeps, 

And  why  his  tear-drops  fall ; 
And  in  the  book  Thy  mercy  keeps 
These  things  are  noted  all. 

12  Our  deepest  needs  dost  Thou  supply, 

Thou  giv'st  what  lasts  for  aye, 
Thou  lead'st  us  to  our  home  on  high, 
When  hence  we  pass  away. 

13  Cheer  up  !  my  heart,  rejoice  and  sing, 

A  cheerful  trust  maintain  ! 
For  God,  the  Source  of  everything, 
Thy  Portion  will  remain. 

14  He  is  thy  Treasure,  He  Thy  Joy, 

Thy  Life,  and  Light  and  Lord, 
Thy  Counsellor  when  doubts  annoy 
Thy  Shield  and  great  Reward. 

15.  In  restless  thought  or  blank  despair, 
Why  spend  each  day  and  night  ? 
On  Him  who  made  thee  cast  thy  care ; 
He  makes  our  burdens  light. 


PRAISE.  321 

16  Bid  not  His  love,  and  truth,  and  power 

Watch  o'er  thy  childhood's  day  ? 
Has  He  not  oft  in  threatening  hour, 
Turned  dreaded  ills  away  ? 

17  His  wisdom  never  plans  in  vain, 

Ne'er  falters  or  mistakes  ; 
All  that  His  counsels  did  ordain 
A  happy  ending  makes. 

18  Upon  thy  mouth,  then,  lay  thy  hand, 

And  trust  His  guiding  love  ; 
Then  firm  as  rock  thy  peace  shall  stand, 
Here  and  in  heaven  above. 


0 


324  9,8,8. 

THAT  I  had  a  thousand  voices ! 
A  mouth  to  speak  with  thousand  tongues! 
My  heart  which  in  the. Lord  rejoices, 

Then  would  proclaim  in  grateful  songs, 
To  all,  wherever  I  might  be, 
What  great  things  God  hath  done  for  me. 

2  O  that  my  voice  might  high  be  sounding, 

Far  as  the  widely  distant  poles  ; 
My  blood  run  quick  with  rapture  bounding, 

Long  as  its  vital  current  rolls, 
And  every  pulse  thanksgiving  raise, 
And  every  breath  a  hymn  of  praise ! 

3  O  all  ye  powers  that  God  implanted, 

Arise,  keep  silence  thus  no  more, 
Put  forth  the  strength  that  He  hath  granted, 

Your  noblest  work  is  to  adore ; 
My  soul  and  body  make  ye  meet 
With  heartfelt  praise  your  Lord  to  greet I 

17 


322  PRAISE. 

4  Ye  forest  leaves  so  green  and  tender, 

That  dance  for  joy  in  summer  air  ; 
Ye  meadow  grasses'bright  and  slender, 

Ye  flowers  so  wondrous  sweet  and  fair ; 
Ye  live  to  show  His  praise  alone, 
Help  me  to  make  His  glory  known  ! 

5  O  all  things  that  have  breath  and  motion 

That  throng  with  life  earth,  sea,  and  sky, 
Xow  join  me  in  my  heart's  devotion, 

Help  me  to  raise  His  praises  high  ; 
My  utmost  powers  can  ne'er  aright 
Declare  the  wonders  of  His  might. 

6  Dear  Father,  endless  praise  I  render 

For  soul  and  body  strangely  joined; 
I  praise  Thee,  Guardian  kind  and  tender, 

For  all  the  noble  joys  I  find 
So  richly  spread  on  every  side, 
And  freely  for  my  use  supplied. 

7  What  equal  praises  can  I  offer, 

Dear  Jesus,  for  Thy  mercy  shown  ? 
What  pangs,  my  Saviour   didst  Thou  suffer, 

And  thus  for  all  my  sins  atone  ! 
Thy  death  alone  my 'soul  could  free 
From  Satan,  to  be  blest  with  Thee. 

8  Honor  and  praise,  still  onward  reaching, 

Be  Thine  too,  Spirit  of  all  grace; 
"Whose  holy  power  and  faithfnl  teaching 

Give  me  among  Thy  saints  a  place: 
What  e'er  of  good  in  me  may  shine 
Comes  only  from  Thy  light*divine. 

9  Who  grants  abundant  gifts  to  bless  me  ? 

Who,  but  Thyself,  O  God  of  love  ? 


PBAISE.  323 

Who  guards  my  ways  lest  fears  oppress  me  ? 

'Tis  Thou,  Lord  God  of  hosts,  above  ! 
And  "when  my  sins  Thy  wrath  provoke, 
Thy  patience,  Lord,  forbears  the  stroke. 

10  I  kiss  the  rod,  too,  unrepining, 

When  God  His  chastening  makes  me  feel, 
My  graces  call  for  His  refining, 

The  trial  works  no  lasting  ill : 
It  purifies  and  makes  it  known 
That  He  regards  me  as  a  son. 

11  In  life  I  often  have  discovered, 

With  gratitude  and  glad  surprise, 
When  clouds  of  sorrows  o'er  me  hovered, 

God  sent  from  them  my  best  supplies  : 
In  troubles  He  is  ever  near, 
And  shows  me  all  a  Father's  care. 

12  Why  not,  then,  with  a  faith  unbounded, 

Forever  in  His  love  confide  ? 
Why  not,  with  earthly  griefs  surrounded, 

Rejoicing  still  in  hope  abide  ? 
Until  I  reach  that  blissful  home 
Where  doubt  and  sorrow  never  come  ? 

13  No  more  low  vanities  regarding, 

To  Thee,  in  whom  I  find  my  rest, 
I  cry — my  inmost  soul  according, — 

"My  God,  Thou  art  the  highest,  best ; 
Strength,  honor,  praise,  and  thanks,  and  power 
Be  Thine,  both  now  and  evermore  !" 

14  Lord,  I  will  tell,  while  I  am  living, 

Thy  goodness  forth  with  every  breath, 
And  greet  each  morning  with  thanksgiving, 
Until  my  heart  is  still  in  death, 


324  PKAISE. 

Yea,  when  at  last  my  lips  grow  cold, 
Thy  praise  shall  in  my  sighs  be  told. 

15  O  Father,  deign  Thou,  I  beseech  Thee, 

To  listen  to  my  earthly  lays  ; 
A  nobler  strain  in  heaven  shall  reach  Thee, 

When  I  with  angels  hymn  Thy  praise, 
And  learn  amid  their  choirs  to  sing 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  my  King. 

325  7s. 

PRAISE,   0  praise  our  God  and  King  ! 
Hymns  of  adoration  sing: 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  Praise  Him  that  He  made  the  sun 
Day  by  day  his  course  to  run ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

3  And  the  silver  moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4  Praise  Him  that  He  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain: 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

5  And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield  ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

6  Praise  Him  for  our  harvest  store, 
He  hath  filled  the  garner  floor  : 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


PRAISE.  325 

7  And  for  richer  food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss : 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

8  Glory  to  our  bounteous  King, 
Glory  let  creation  sing  ; 
Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One! 

326  14,14,4,7,8. 

PKAISE  to  the  Lord,  the  Almighty,  the 
King  of  creation  ! 
O  my  soul,  praise  Him,  for  He  is  thy  Health 

and  Salvation  ! 
Join  the  full  throng  ; 
Wake,  harp  and  psalter  and  song ; 
Sound  forth  in  glad  adoration  ! 

Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  o'er  all  things  so 

wondrously  reigneth, 
Who,  as  on  wings  of  an  eagle,  uplifteth, 

sustaineth  5 
Hast  thou  not  seen 
How  thy  desires  all  have  been 
Granted  in  what  He  ordaineth  ? 

3  Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  hath  fearfully, 

wondrously  made  thee; 
Health  hath  vouchsafed,  and  when  heedlessly 

falling  hath  stayed  thee ; 
What  need  or  grief 
Ever  hath  failed  of  relief  ?— 
Wings  of  His  mercy  did  shade  thee. 

4  Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  doth  visibly  bless 

•and  defend  thee  ; 
Who,  from  the  heavens,  the  streams  of  His 

mercy  doth  send  thee ; 
Ponder  anew 


326  PRAISE. 

What  the  Almighty  can  do, 

If  with  His  love  He  befriend  thee! 

5  Praise  to  the  Lord  !  O  let  all  that  is  in  me 

adore  Him  ! 
All  that  hath  life  and  breath,  come  now 

with  praises  before  Him  ! 
He  is  thy  Light  ; 
Soul,  keep  it  always  in  sight, 
Gladly  forever  adore  Him  I 


32  7  c.E 

SONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
To  my  almighty  God : 
He  hath  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  His  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  His  hand  hath  wrought! 

How  glorious  in  our  sight  ! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame ! 

How  wise  th'  eternal  Mind  ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  His  first  thoughts  designed. 

4  When  He  redeemed  the  sons  of  men, 

He  fixed  His  covenant  sure  ; 
The  orders  that  His  lips  pronounce 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time  and  earth  and  skies     • 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim. 
What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 
But  learn  to  read  Thy  name  I 


PBAISE.  327 

6  To  fear  Thy  power,  to  trust  Thy  grace, 
Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  He's  the  wisest  of  our  race, 
Who  best  obeys  Thy  will. 


328  7s. 

SONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, . 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
"When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  He  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  born  ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away  ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day  : 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No  ;— the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice  ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  ; 
Then  amidst  eternal  joy 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  emoloy. 


38  PRAISE. 

320  l.m. 

rPHEE  we  adore,  eternal  Lord  ! 
1     We  praise  Thy  name  with  one  accord. 
Thy  saints,  who  here  Thy  goodness  see, 
Through  all  the  world  do  worship  Thee. 

2  To  Thee  aloud  all  angels  cry, 

The  heavens  and  all  the  power  on  high ; 
Thee,  "Holy,  Holy,  Holy  King, 
Lord  God  of  hosts  !"  they  ever  sing. 

3  Th'  Apostles  join  the  glorious  throng  : 
The  Prophets  swell  the  immortal  song ; 
Thy  Martyrs'  noble  army  raise 
Eternal  anthems  to  Thy  praise. 

4  From  day  to  day,  O  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honor  Thee  ! 
Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore, 
World  without  end,  forevermore  I 

5  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  we  humbly  pray, 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day ; 
Have  mercy,  Lord  !  we  trust  in  Thee  ; 
()  let  us  ne'er  confounded  be  ! 

330  cm. 

THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 
In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  His  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all  that  are  distrest 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  His  name  ! 
When  in  distress  on  Him  I  called, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 


PKAISE,  329 

4  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just  : 

Deliverance  He  affords  to  all 

Who  on  His  succor  trust. 

5  O  make  but  trial  of  His  love  : 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  His  truth  confide. 

6  Fear  Him,  ye  Christians,  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear  ; 
Make  you  His  service  your  delight, 
Your  wants  shall  be  His  care. 

331  cm. 

TO  GOD  be  glory,  peace  on  earth, 
To  all  mankind  good  will ! 
We  bless,  we  praise,  we  worship  Thee, 
And  glorify  Thee  still, 

2  And  thanks  for  Thy  great  glory  give, 

That  fills  our  soul  with  light ; 
O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King,  the  God 
And  Father  of  all  might  ! 

3  And  Thou,  begotten  Son  of  God, 

Before  all  time  begun  ; 
O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God, 
The  Father's  only  Son  : 

4  Have  mercy,  Thou  that  tak'st  the  sins 

Of  all  the  world  away  ! 
Have  mercy,  Saviour  of  mankind, 
And  hear  us  when  we  pray  ! 

5  O  Thou,  who  sitt'st  at  God's  right  hand 

Upon  the  Father's  throne, 
Have  mercy  on  us,  Thou  O  Christ, 
Who  art  the  Holy  Gse ! 


330  PRAISE. 

6  Thou  only,  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
In  glory  of  the  Father  art 
Most  high  forevermore. 

332  Iambic.  8,7. 

TO  God,  the  Father  of  all  love, 
The  God  of  earth  and  heaven, 
The  mighty  God  who  reigns  above, 

Be  praise  and  glory  given  ! 
With  healing  balm  my  soul  He  fills, 
And  every  pain  and  sorrow  stills : 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

2  The  angel  host,  O  King  of  kings, 

Thy  praise  forever  telling, 
In  earth  and  sky  all  living  things 

Beneath  Thy  shadow  dwelling, 
Adore  and  praise  their  Maker's  might, 
Whose  wisdom  orders  all  things  right ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

3  What  God's  almighty  power  hath  made, 

His  gracious  mercy  keepeth ; 
By  morning  glow  or  evening  shade 

His  watchful  eye  ne'er  sleepeth  ; 
Within  the  kingdom  of  His  might, 
Lo  !  all  is  just  and  all  is  right ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

4  I  cried  to  God  in  my  distress, 

His  mercy  heard  me  calling; 
My  Saviour  saw  my  helplessness, 

And  kept  my  feet  from  falling  ; 
For  this,  Lord,  praise  and  thanks  to  Thee  ! 
Praise  God  most  high,  praise  God  with  me  ! 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 


PRAISE.  331 

5  The  Lord  forsaketh  not  His  flock, 

His  chosen  generation; 
He  is  their  Refuge  and  their  Rock, 

Their  Peace  and  their  Salvation, 
And  with  a  mother's  watchful  love 
He  guides  them  wheresoe'er  they  rove  ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

6  When  earth  can  comfort  us  no  more, 

Nor  human  help    availeth, 
The  Maker  comes  Himself,  whose  store 

Of  blessing  never  f  aileth, 
And  bends  on  them  a  Father's  eyes 
Whom  earth  all  rest  and  hope  denies  ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

7  Thus  all  my  pilgrim  way  along 

Fll  sing  aloud  Thy  praises, 
That  men  may  hear  the  grateful  song 

My  voice  unwearied  raises  ; 
Be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  my  heart ! 
Both  soul  and  body,  bear  your  part ! 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

8  Ye  who  confess  Christ's  holy  name, 

To  God  give  praise  and  glory  ! 
Ye  who  the  Father's  power  proclaim, 

To  God  give  praise  and  glory  ! 
All  idols  under  foot  be  trod, 
The  Lord  is  God  !  The  Lord  is  God! 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

9  Then  come  before  His  presence  now, 

And  banish  fear  and  sadness ; 
To  your  Redeemer  pay  your  vow, 

And  sing  with  joy  and  gladness  : 
Though  great  distress  my  soul  befell, 
The  Lord  my  God  did  all  things  well; 

To  God  all  prisise  and  glory  ! 


332  PRAISE, 

333  c.  m. 

WE  sing  th'  almighty  power  of  God, 
Who  bade  the  mountains  rise, 
Who  spread  tho  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  We  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day, 
The  moon  shines,  too,  at  His  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  We  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

Who  fills  the  earth  with  food ; 
Who  formed  His  creatures  by  a  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  Thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  we  turn  our  eyes, 
Whether  we  view  the  ground  we  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  skies  ! 

5  There's  not  a  plant  nor  flower  below  , 

But  makes  Thy  glories  known  : 
And  clouds  arise  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  Thy  throne. 

6  On  Thee  each  moment  we  depend  : 

If  Thou  withdraw  we  die. 
O  may  we  ne'er  that  God  offend, 
Who  is  forever  nigh  ! 

334  c.  m. 

WHEN  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 
My  daily  thanks  employ  ; 


CROSS  AND   COMFORT.  333 

Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

C-  Through  every  period  of  my  life 
Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

4  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  nighjfe 

Divide  Thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

5  Through  all  eternity  to  Thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise : 

But  oh  !  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  Thy  praise. 


XXII.  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 
335  L.  M. 

AH  !  GOD,  my  days  are  dark  indeed, 
How  oft  this  aching  heart  must  bleed  ; 
The  narrow  way, — how  filled  with  pain, 
That  I  must  pass,  ere  heaven  I  gain  ! 

2  How  hard  to  teach  this  flesh  and  blood 
To  seek  alone  th'  eternal  God  ! 

Ah  !  whither  now  for  comfort  turn  ? 
For  Thee,  my  Jesus,  do  I  yearn. 

3  In  Thee  have  I,  howe'er  distressed, 
Found  ever  counsel,  aid,  and  rest ! 
I  can  not  all  forsaken  be, 

While  still  my  heart  can  trust  in  Thee. 

4  Thine  office  and  Thy  person  show 
That  Thou  great  miracles  canst  do : 


834  CROSS  AND   COMPORT. 

Miraculous  was,  Lord,  Thy  birth 
When  Thou  wert  born  a  child  on  earth; 

5  And  by  Thy  death  Thou  mak'st  me  free 
So  strangely  from  all  misery. 

Jesus,  my  only  God  and  Lord, 

What  sweetness  in  Thy  name  is  stored  ! 

6  No  grief  can  ever  be  so  sore, 

But  Thy  sweet  name  can  cheer  me  more  ; 
So  keen  no  sorrow's  rankling  dart, 
But  Thy  sweet  name  can  heal  my  heart. 

7  Although  my  flesh  and  heart  may  fail, 
I'll  heed  it  not,  I  shall  not  quail ; 

My  Saviour,  if  I  have  but  Thee, 
I  shall  be  blest  eternally. 

8  With  heart  and  soul  I'm  Thine  fore'er ; 
Sin,  death,  and  health  I  need  not  fear. 
The  world  can  show  no  truth  like  Thine, 
And  therefore  will  I  not  repine. 

9  I  know  Thou  wilt  forsake  me  not, 
Thy  truth  is  fixed,  though  dark  my  lot, 
Thou  art  my  Shepherd,  and  Thy  sheep 
From  harm  forever  Thou  wilt  keep. 

10  Jesus,  my  Boast,  my  Light,  my  Joy, 
The  Treasure  naught  can  e'er  destroy, 
No  words,  no  song  that  I  can  frame 
Speak  half  the  sweetness  of  Thy  name. 

11  They  only  all  its  power  shall  prove 

Whose  hearts  have  learnt  Thy  faith  and  love; 
How  many  a  time  I've  sadly  said, 
Far  better  were  it  I  were  dead  ; 


CBOSS  AND   COMPORT.  335 

12  Far  better  ne'er  the  light  to  see 
If  I  had  not  this  joy  in  Thee ; 

For  he  who  hath  not  Thee  in  faith, 
His  very  life  is  merely  death. 

13  Jesus,  my  Bridegroom  and  my  Crown, 

If  Thou  but  smile,  the  world  may  frown : 
In  Thee  lie  depths  of  joy  untold, 
Far  richer  than  her  richest  gold. 

14  Whene'er  I  do  but  think  of  Thee, 
Thy  dews  drop  down  and  solace  me"; 
Whene'er  I  hope  in  Thee,  my  Friend, 
Thy  comfort  and  Thy  peace  descend. 

15  Where'er  in  grief  I  pray  and  sing, 
I  feel  new  courage  in  me  spring  ; 
Thy  Spirit  witnesses  that  this 

Is  fortaste  of  th'  eternal  bliss. 

16  Therefore,  while  life  remains  in  me, 
I'll  bear  Thy  cross  and  follow  Thee. 
Grant  me  a  patient,  willing  mood  ; 

I  know  that  it  shall  work  my  good. 

1-7  Help  me  to  do  my  task  aright, 

That  it  may  stand  before  Thy  sight ; 
Let  me  this  flesh  and  blood  control, 
From  sin  and  shame  preserve  my  soul 

18  O  keep  me  steadfast  in  the  faith, 
Then  I  am  Thine  in  life  and  death; 
Jesus,  my  Comfort,  bend  to  me, 
Ah,  would  I  were  e'en  now  with  Thee  ! 

336  11,5. 

AH !  LORD  our  God,  let  them  not  be    con- 
founded 
Who,  though  by  want,  and  woe,  and  pain  sur- 
rounded, 


336  fROSS  AND  COJIFORT. 

Yet  day  and  night  still  for  Thy  hope  are  sighing, 
To  Thee  are  crying. 

2  But  put  to  shame  Thy  foes,  who  breathe  defiance, 
And  make  their  own  vain  might  their  sole   re- 
liance ; 

O  turn  in  mercy  to  Thy  generation, 
Lord  have  compassion  ! 

3  Against  our  foes  some  succor   quickly  send  us  ; 
If  Thou  but  speak  the  word,  they  shall  not  end 

us, 
But  change  to   friends,  lay   down    their   arms 

forever, 
And  rally  never. 

4  We  stand  bereft  of  help,  and  poor  and  lonely. 
'Twere  vain  to  trust  in  man; — with  Thee,  Lord, 

only 
We  may  defeat  the  enemies  around  us 
Who  seek  to  wound  us. 

5  Thou  art  our  Champion   who  canst   overthrow 

them, 
And  save  the  little   flock  now  crushed  below 

them, 
We  trust  in   Thee  ;  for  Jesus'  sake  be  near  us  ! 
Help,  Helper  hear  us  ! 

337  cm. 

AND  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 
And  let  it  faint  or  die  ; 
My  soul  shall  quit  the  mournful  vale 

And  soar  to  worlds  on  high : 
Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints 

And  find  its  long  sought  rest, 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants, 
In  my  Redeemer's  breast. 


CROSS  AND  COMPORT.  337 

2  In  hope  of  that  immortal  crown 

I  now  the  cross  sustain, 
And  gladly  wander  up  and  down, 

And  smile  at  toil  and  pain : 
I  suffer  on  my  threescore  years 

Till  my  Deliverer  come, 
And  wipe  away  His  servant's  tears, 

And  take  His  exile  home. 

3  O  what  hath  Jesus  bought  for  me  t 

Before  my  ravished  eyes 
Rivers  of  life  divine  I  see, 

And  trees  of  paradise  ! 
I  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright 

Who  reap  the  pleasures  there  ; 
They  all  are  robed  in  spotless  white, 

And  conquering  palms  they  bear. 

4  O  what  are  all  my  sufferings  here, 

If,  Lord,  Thou  count  me  meet, 
With  that  enraptured  host  t'  appear, 

And  worship  at  Thy  feet ! 
Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away ; 
But  let  me  find  them  all  again 

In  that  eternal  day. 

338  8.  If 

BELOVED,  "It  is  well !" 
God's  ways  are  always  right ; 
And  perfect  love  is  o'er  them  all, 
Though  far  above  our  sight. 

2  Beloved  "It  is  well  !" 

Though  deep  and  sore  the  smart, 
The  hand  that  wounds  knows  how  to  bind 
And  heal  the  broken  heart. 


338  CROSS  AND   COMFORT. 

3  Beloved,  "It  is  well !" 

Though  sorrow  clouds  our  way, 
'T  will  only  make  the  joy  more  dear 
That  ushers  in  the  day. 

4  Beloved,  "It  is  well !" 

The  path  that  Jesus  trod, 
Though  rough  and  straight  and  dark  it  be, 
Leads  home  to  heaven  and  God. 

339  7,6.81 

COMMIT  whatever  grieves  thee 
At  heart ,  and  all  thy  ways, 
To  Him  who  never  leaves  thee, 

On  whom  creation  stays. 
Who  freest  courses  maketh 

For  clouds,  and  air,  and  wind, 
And  who  care  ever  taketh 
A  path  for  thee  to  find. 

2.  The  Lord  thou  must  repose  on 

If  thou  wouldst  prosper  sure, 
His  work  must  ever  gaze  on 

If  thine  is  to  endure. 
By  anxious  care  and  grieving, 

By  self-consuming  pain, 
God  is  not  moved  to  giving  ; 

By  prayer  must  thou  obtain. 

3  Thy  grace  that  ever  floweth, 

O  Father  !  what  is  good, 
Or  evil,  ever  knoweth, 

To  mortal  flesh  and  blood. 
What  to  Thine  eye  all-seeing, 

And  to  Thy  counsel  wise 
Seems  good,  doth  into  being, 

O  mighty  Prince  arise  1 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

4  For  means  it  fails  Thee  never, 

Thou  always  findst  a  way, 
Thy  doing's  blessing  ever, 

Thy  path  like  brightest  day. 
Thy  work  can  no  one  hinder, 

Thy  labor  cannot  rest, 
If  Thou  design'st  Thy  tender 

Children  should  all  be  blessed. 

5  Though  all  the  power  of  evil 

Should  rise  up  to  resist, 
Without  a  doubt  or  cavil 

God  never  will  desist ; 
His  undertakings  ever 

At  length  He  carries  through; 
What  He  designs  He  never 

Can  fail  at  all  to  do. 

6  Hope  on,  thou  heart,  grief-riven, 

Hope,  and  courageous  be, 
Where  anguish  thee  had  driven 

Thou  shalt  deliverance  see. 
God,  from  Thy  pit  of  sadness 

Shall  raise  thee  graciously ; 
Wait  and  the  sun  of  gladness 

Thine  eyes  shall  early  see. 

7  Up  I  up  !  to  pain  and  anguish 

A  long  good  night  now  say ; 
Drive  all  that  makes  thee  languish 

In  grief  and  woe  away. 
Thine  'tis  not  to  endeavor 

The  ruler's  part  to  play, 
God  sits  as  ruler  ever, 

Guides  all  things  well  each  day. 

8  Let  Him  alone — and  tarry, 

He  is  a  Prince  all-wise, 


340  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

He  shall  Himself  so  carry, 
'Twill  strange  seem  in  thine  eye\ 

When  He,  as  Him  beseemeth, 
In  wonderful  decree, 

Shall  as  Himself  good  deemeth, 
O'errule  what  grieveth  thee. 

9  He  may,  awhile  still  staying, 

His  comforts  keep  from  thee 
And,  on  His  part  dela}ring, 

Seem  to  have  utterly 
Forgotten  and  forsaken 

And  put  thee  out  of  mind. 
Though  thou'rt  by  grief  o'ertaken, 

No  time  for  thee  to  find. 

10  But  if  thou  never  shrinkest, 

And  true  dost  still  remain, 
He'll  come  when  least  thou  thinkest, 

And  set  thee  free  again, 
Thee  from  the  load  deliver, 

That  burdeneth  thy  heart, 
That  thou  hast  carried  never 

For  any  evil  part. 

11  Hail !  child  of  faith,  who  gainest 

The  victory  alway, 
Who  honor's  crown  obtainest, 

That  never  fades  away. 
God  in  thy  hand  will  give  thee 

One  day  the  glorious  palm ; 
Who  ne'er  in  grief  did  leave  thee, 

To  Himthou'llt  sing  thy  psalm. 

12  O  Lord,  no  longer  lengthen 

Our  time  of  misery, 
Our  hands  and  feet  to  strengthen 
And  until  death  may  we 


CROSS  AND   COMFORT.  341 

By  Thee  be  watched  and  cared  for, 

In  faithfulness  and  love, 
So  come  we  where  prepared  for 

Us  is  our  blessed  abode, 

340  c.  m. 

DEAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
On  Thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  Thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  Thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  Thou  alone  canst  heal  ; 
Thy  Word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  Hast  Thou  not  bid  me  seek  Thy  face  ? 

And  shall  I  seek  in  vain  ? 
And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
.  Be  deaf  when  I  complain  ? 

4  No,  still  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 

Attends  the  mourner's  prayer  ; 
O  may  I  ever  find  access, 
To  breathe  my  sorrows  there  ! 

341  7,6,6,7,?,tx 

FROM  God  shall  naught  divide  me, 
For  He  is  true  for  aye, 
And  on  my  path  will  guide  me, 
Who  else  should  often  stray  ; 
His  ever-bounteous  hand 
By  night  and  day  is  heedful, 
And  gives  me  what  is  needful, 
Where'er  I  go  or  stand. 


342  CROSS  AND  COMFORT, 

2  When  man's  help  and  affection 

Shall  unavailing  prove, 
God  grants  me  His  protection, 

And  proves  His  power  and  love; 
He  helps  me  in  my  need, 

Delivers  me  from  evil, 

From  sin,  and  death,  and  Devil, 
He  is  myFriend  indeed. 

3  If  sorrow  comes,  He  sent  it, 

In  Him  I  put  my  trust  ; 
I  never  shall  repent  it, 

For  He  is  true  and  just, 

And  endeth  every  ill ; 
My  life  and  soul  I  render 
To  God,  my  strong  Defender, 

Let  Him  do  as  He  will. 

4  Whate'er  shall  be  His  pleasure 

Is  surely  best  for  me  ; 
He  gave  His  dearest  Treasure, 

That  our  weak  hearts  may  see 
How  good  His  will  toward  us  ; 

And  in  His  Son  He  gave  us 

Whate'er  could  bless  and  save  us 
Praise  Him  who  loveth  thus  ! 

5  O  praise  Him,  for  He  never 

Forgets  our  daily  need  ; 
O  blest  the  hour  whenever 

Our  thoughts  to  Him  can  speed; 
Yea,  all  the  time  we  spend 

Without  Him  is  but  wasted, 

Till  we  His  joy  have  tasted, 
The  joy  that  hath  no  end. 

6  The  world  away  is  passing 

With  all  its  pomp  and  pride, 


CBOSS  AND  COMFORT.  343 

All  we  have  been  amassing 

No  longer  may  abide  : 
But  in  our  earthly  bed, 

When  safely  we  are  sleeping, 

God  hath  us  in  His  keeping, 
To  wake  us  from  the  dead. 

7  Our  soul  shall  never  perish, 

But  in  yon  paradise 
The  joys  of  heaven  shall  cherish  5 

Our  body  shall  arise 
Pure,  holy,  new-boru,  free 

From  every  sin  and  evil ; 

The  tempting  of  the  Devil 
We  then  no  more  shall  see. 

8  Then,  though  on  earth  I  suffer 

Much  trial,  well  I  know 
I  merit  ways  still  rougher, 

And  'tis  to  heaven  I  go  : 
For  Christ  I  know  and  love, 

To  Him  I  now  am  hasting, 

And  gladness  everlasting 
With  Him  my  heart  shall  prove. 

9  Such  is  His  will  that  made  us, 

The  Father  seeks  our  good  ; 
The  Son  hath  grace  to  rid  us, 

Who  saved  us  by  His  blood  ; 
His  Spirit  rules  our  ways, 

Through  faith  in  our  abiding, 

To  heaven  our  footsteps  guiding  ; 
To  Him  be  thanks  and  praise  I 

342  .  8# 

OD  is  love  His  mercy  brightens 
All  the  path  in  which  we  rove  ; 
Bliss  He  wakes,  and  woe  He  lightens  : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


G' 


344  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever, 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move  : 
But  His  mercy  waneth  never ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  E'  en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  His  changeless  goodness  prove ; 
From  the  gloom  His  brightness  streameth  ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Everywhere  His  glory  shineth ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

343  4,7,8. 

p  OB  liveth  still ! 
iJ  Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 
God  is  good  ;  from  His  compassion 

Earthly  help  and  comfort  flow  ; 
Strong  is  His  right  hand  to  fashion 

All  things  well  for  man  below : 
Trial,  oft  the  most  distressing, 
In  the  end  has  proved  a  blessing. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer, 

2  God  liveth  still ! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 
He  who  gave  the  eye  its  vision, 

Shall  He  slumber  once  or  sleep  ? 
He  who  gave  the  ear  its  mission, 

Hears  He  not  His  children  weep  ? 
God  is  God  ;  His  ear  attendeth 
When  the  sigh  our  bosom  rendeth. 
Whereiore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  oraver. 


CROSS   AND  COMFORT  345 

8  God  liveth  still ! 
Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 
He  who  gives  the  clouds  their  measure, 

Stretching  out  the  heavens  alone  ; 
He  who  stores  the  earth  with  treasure, 

Is  not  far  from  every  one. 
God  in  the  hour  of  need  defendeth 
Him  whose  heart  in  love  ascendeth. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

4  God  liveth  still ! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 

Is  thy  cross  too  great  and  pond'rous, 

Cast  on  Him  thy  grievous  load ; 
God  is  great,  His  love  is  wondrous, 

He  will  speed  thee  on  the  road. 
For  His  truth  endureth  ever, 
And  His  mercy  ceaseth  never. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

5  God  liveth  still 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 
Is  the  yoke  of  sin  too  galling  ? 

Christ  Himself  has  set  thee  free, 
Borne  for  thee  their  weight  appalling 

Cast  them  in  oblivion's  sea  ! 
In  thy  deepest  grief  and  sadness 
He  can  grant  thee  joy  and  gladness. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

6  God  liveth  still ! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 
When  the  world  would  let  thee  perish 
Pathless  all  thy  tangled  way, 


346  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

God  the  nearer  draws,  to  cherish 

Him  who  makes  the  Lord  his  Stay. 
Children  oft  that  most  He  loveth 
Thus  with  strictest  rod  He  proveth. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

7  God  liveth  still ! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear"  no  ill ! 

Heaven's  huge  vault  may  cleave  asunder, 

Earth's  round  globe  in  ruins  burst ; 
Satan's  fellest  rage  may  thunder, 

Death  and  hell  may  spend  their  worst  ; 
Then  will  God  keep  safe  and  surely 
Those  who  trust  in  Him  securely. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

8  God  liveth  still ! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 
Be  thy  life,  until  its  ending, 

Full  of  thorns,  of  grief  or  need, 
God,  in  love  the  trial  sending, 

Thus  His  child  would  heavenwards  lead. 
For  this  life's  long  night  of  sadness 
He  will  give  thee  peace  and  gladness. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

344  c.  m. 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform  : 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never-failing  skill, 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  347 

He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3  Te  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take  : 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  Providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour, 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain  : 
God  is  His  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 

345  l.  if 

H  OD  of  my  life,  to  Thee  I  call ! 
IT  Afflicted  at  Thy  feet  I  fall ; 
When  the  great  water-floods  prevail, 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail. 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint ! 
Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint  i 
Where  but  with  Thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  ? 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  Thee, 
And  Thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea  ? 
Does  not  the  word  still  fixed  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  Thy  face  in  vain  ? 


348  CROSS  AND  C0MF0KT. 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  Thou  not  hear  and  answer  prayer ; 
But  a  prayer-hearing,  answering  God, 
Supports  me  under  every  load. 

5  Fair  is  the  lot  that's  cast  for  me  ; 
I  have  an  Advocate  with  Thee ; 
They  whom  the  world  caresses  most 
Have  no  such  privilege  to  boast. 

6  Poor  though  I  be,  despised,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not ; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 

For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  plead. 

346  l.  m. 

HELP,  Helper,  help  in  fear  and  need, 
Have  mercy,  to  my  prayer  give  heed  ! 
I  know  Thou  lov'st  me  still  as  Thine, 
Though  'gainst  me  world  and  hell  combine. 

2  My  God  and  Lord,  I  trust  in  Thee  ! 
What  need  I,  if  Thou  art  with  me  ? 
And  Thou,  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  art  mine  ; 
My  God  and  Saviour,  I  am  Thine. 

3  Therefore  my  happiness  is  great, 
I  am  content,  for  Thee  I  wait, 
Trust  wholly  in  Thy  name,  and  then 
I  pray  :  Help,  Helper,  help  !  Amen. 

347  8,7,8,7,7,7,8,8. 

LET  not  such  a  thought  e'er  pain  thee 
As  that  thou  art  cast  away, 
But  within  God's  Word  restrain  thee, 

That  far  otherwise  doth  say. 
E'en  though  thou  unrighteous  art, 
True  and  faithful  is  God's  heart. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  349 

Hast  thou  death  deserved  forever  ? 
God's  appeased,  despond  thou  never  ! 

2  Thou  art,  as  is  every  other, 

Tainted  by  the  poison  sin, 
That  the  Serpent,  and  our  father 

Adam,  by  the  fall,  brought  in. 
But  if  thou  God's  voice  dost  hear, 
"Turn  to  me,  do  good,"  ne'er  fear, 

Be  of  good  cheer,  He  thy  yearning 

Will  regard,  thy  prayer  ne'er  spurning. 

3  He  is  not  a  bear  or  lion 

Thirsting  only  for  thy  blood, 
Faithful  is  thy  God  in  Zion, 

Gentle  ever  is  His  mood. 
God  aye  as  a  Father  feels, 
He's  afflicted  by  our  ills, 

Our  misfortune  sorrow  gives  Him, 

And  our  dying  ever  grieves  Him. 

4  "Truly,"  saith  He,  "as  I'm  living, 

I  the  death  of  none  desire, 
But  that  men  themselves  upgiving, 

May  be  rescued  from  sin's  mire." 
When  a  prodigal  returns, 
God's  heart  then  with  rapture  burns, 

Wills  that  not  the  least  one  even 

Ever  from  his  flock  be  driven. 

5  Shepherd  was  so  faithful  never, 

Seeking  sheep  that  go  astray  ; 
Couldest  thou  God's  heart  see  ever 

How  He  cares  for  them  alway, 
How  it  thirsts  and  sighs  and  burns, 
After  him  who  from  Him  turns, 

From  His  people's  midst  dost  wander, 

Love  would  make  thee  weep  and  ponder. 


350  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

6  God  the  good  not  only  loveth 

Who  in  His  house  ever  dwell, 
But  His  heart  compassion  nioveth 

Tow'rds  those  whom  the  Prince  of  hell 
Hath  enslaved,  the  cruel  foe, 
"Who  men's  hearts  with  hate  to  glow 

Makes  'gainst  Him,  who  when  he  ever 

Moves  His  foot,  can  make  earth  quiver. 

7  Deep  His  love  is  and  enduring, 

His  desire  is  ever  great, 
He  is  calling  and  alluring 

Us  to  enter  heaven's  wide  gate. 
When  they  come,  whoe'er  they  be, 
Seeking  now  that  liberty 

From  the  Devil's  fangs  be  given, 

Glad  are  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

8  God  and  all  on  high  who' re  dwelling 

'Fore  whom  heaven  must  hush  its  voice, 
When  their  Maker's  praise  forth  telling, 

O'er  our  penitence  rejoice  ; 
But  what  has  been  done  amiss 
Covered  now  and  buried  is, 

All  offence  to  Him  we've  given, 

All,  yea  all,  is  now  forgiven. 

9  From  no  lake  so  much  is  gushing, 

No  depth  is  so  deep  at  all, 
With  such  force  no  stream  is  rushing, 

All  compared  with  God  is  small ; 
Naught  is  like  His  grace  so  great, 
That  remits  our  mighty  debt, 

That  He  ever  throweth  over 

All  our  lives  e'en  as  a  cover. 

10  Soul,  why  art  thou  sad  and  dreary  ? 
Rest  now  and  contented  be  I 


CROSS  AND   COMFORT.  351 

Why  wilt  thou  thyself  so  weary 
When  there  is  no  need  for  thee  ? 

Thougn  thy  sins  appear  to  thee 

Like  a  vast  and  shoreless  sea, 
If  thou  with  God's  heart  compare  them, 
'Twill  a  trifle  seem  to  bear  them. 

11  Could  we  myriad  worlds  discover 

All  sunk  in  apostacy, 
Had  the  sins  there  o'er  and  over 

Every  one  been  done  by  thee, 
Oh  !  still  they  were  less  by  far 
Than  the  light  of  grace  so  clear 

Could  on  earth  extinguish  ever, 

God  from  greater  could  deliver. 

12  Of  such  wondrous  love  and  favor 

Open  wide  the  door  to  me  ; 
Everywhere  and  aye,  my  Saviour, 

Tasted  be  thy  grace  by  me. 
Love  me,  Lord  !  and  let  me  be 
Nearer  ever  drawn  to  Thee, 

That  I  may  embrace  and  love  Thee, 

Never  more  to  anger  move  Thee. 

348  9,8,8 

I  LEAVE  all  things  to  God's  direction, 
He  loveth  me  in  weal  and  woe  ; 
His  will  is  good,  true  His  affection, 

With  tender  love  his  heart  doth  glow. 
My  Fortress  and  my  Rock  is  He  : 
What  pleaseth  God,  that  pleaseth  me. 

2  My  God  hath  all  things  in  His  keeping, 

He  is  the  ever  faithful  Friend, 
He  grants  me  laughter  after  weeping, 

And  all  His  ways  in  blessings  end. 
His  love  endures  eternally : 
What  pleaseth  God,  that  pleaseth  me. 


352  CROSS  AND   COMFORT. 

3  The  will  of  God  shall  be  my  pleasure, 

AYhile  here  on  earth  is  mine  abode  ; 
My  will  is  wrong  beyond  all  measure, 

It  doth  not  will  what  pleaseth  God. 
The  Christian's  maxim  e'er  must  be  : 
What  pleaseth  God,  that  pleaseth  me. 

4  God  knows  what  must  be  done  to  save  me, 

His  love  for  me  will  never  cease, 
For  He  upon  His  palms  did  grave  me 

With  purest  gold  of  loving  grace. 
A  vaunt,  my  own  will,  off  with  thee  ! 
What  pleaseth  God,  that  pleaseth  me. 

5  My  God  desires  the  soul's  salvation, 

Me  also  He  desires  to  save  ; 
Therefore,  with  Christian  resignation, 

All  earthly  troubles  I  will  brave. 
His  will  be  done  eternally  : 
What  pleaseth  God,  that  pleaseth  me. 

349  7,6. 

IF  God  Himself  be  for  me, 
I  may  a  host  defy, 
For  when  I  pray,  before  me 

My  foes  confounded  fly. 
If  Christ,  my  Head  and  Master, 

Befriend  me  from  above, 
What  foe  or  what  disaster 
Can  drive  me  from  His  love  ? 

2  This  I  believe — yea,  rather, 

Of  this  I  make  my  boast, 
That  God  is  my  dear  Father, 

The  Friend  who  loves  me  most  -, 
And  that,  whate'er  betide  me, 

My  Saviour  is  at  hand, 
Through  stormy  seas  to  guide  me, 

And  bring  me  safe  to  land. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT-  353 

8  I  build  on  this  foundation, 

That  Jesus  and  His  blood 
Alone  are  my  salvation, 

The  true,  eternal  good; 
Without  Him,  all  that  pleases 

Is  valueless  on  earth  ; 
The  gifts  I  owe  to  Jesus 

Alone  my  love  are  worth. 

4  My  Jesus  is  my  Splendor, 

My  soul's  bright-beaming  Sun ; 
Were  He  not  my  Defender 

Before  God's  awful  throne, 
I  never  should  find  favor 

And  mercy  in  His  sight, 
But  be  destroyed  forever, 

As  darkness  by  the  light. 

5  He  canceled  my  offences, 

And  saved  my  soul  from  death  ; 
'Tis  He  who  ever  cleanses 

Me  from  my  sins  through  faith. 
In  Him  I  can  be  cheerful, 

Bold,  and  undaunted  aye : 
In  Him  I  am  not  fearful, 

Of  God's  great  judgment-day. 

6  Naught,  naught  can  e'er  condemn  me, 

Nor  set  my  hope  aside  ; 
Now  hell  no  more  can  claim  me, 

Its  fury  I  deride. 
No  sentence  e'er  reproves  me, 

No  ill  destroys  my  peace, 
For  Christ,  my  Saviour,  loves  me 

And  screens  me  with  His  grace. 

7  His  Spirit  in  me  dwelleth 

And  o'er  my  mind  He  reigns. 

18 


354  CROSS  AND   COMFORT. 

All  sorrow  He  dispelleth 
And  soothes  away  all  pains. 

He  crowns  His  work  with  blessing, 
And  helpeth  me  to  cry 

"My  Father  !"  without  ceasing, 
To  Him  who  dwells  on  high. 

8  And  when  my  spirit  flutters 

In  weakness  and  despair, 
Then  words  and  sighs  He  utters 

Of  more  than  mortal  prayer; 
And  God  forthwith  discerns  them, 

Although  they  give  no  sound, 
And  into  language  turns  them, 

E'en  in  the  heart's  deep  ground. 

9  To  mine  His  Spirit  speaketh 

Sweet  words  of  holy  cheer, 
How  God,  to  Him  that  seeketh 

For  rest,  is  always  near, 
And  how  He  hath  erected 

A  city  fair  and  new, 
"Where  what  our  faith  expected 

TVe  evermore  shall  view. 

10  In  yonder  home  doth  flourish 

My  heritage,  my  lot. 
Though  here  I  die  and  perish, 

My  heaven  shall  fail  me  not. 
Though  care  my  life  oft  saddens 

And  causeth  tears  to  flow, 
The  light  of  Jesus  gladdens 

And  sweetens  every  woe. 

11  "Who  clings  with  resolution 

To  Him  whom  Satan  hates, 
Must  look  for  persecution  ; 
For  him  the  burden  waits 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  355 

Of  mockery,  shame,  and  losses, 

Heaped  on  his  guiltless  head , 
A  thousand  plagues  and  crosses 

Shall  be  his  daily  bread. 

12  All  this  I  am  prepared  for, 

Yet  am  I  not  af  aid  ; 
By  Thee  shall  all  be  cared  for, 

To  whom  my  vows  were  paid. 
Though  life  and  limb  it  cost  me 

And  everything  I  have, 
Unshaken  shall  I  trust  Thee, 

Thee  never  shall  I  leave. 

13  Though  earth  be  rent  asunder, 

Thou'rt  mine  eternally ; 
Not  fire,  nor  sword,  nor  thunder, 

Shall  sever  me  from  Thee  ; 
Not  hunger,  thirst,  nor  danger, 

Not  pain  nor  poverty, 
Nor  mighty  princes'  anger, 

Shall  ever  hinder  me. 

14  No  angel,  and  no  gladness, 

No  throne,  nor  pomp,  nor  show, 
No  love,  no  hate,  no  sadness, 

No  pain,  no  depth  of  woe, 
No  scheme  of  man's  contrivance, 

However  small  or  great, 
Shall  draw  me  from  Thy  guidance, 

Nor  from  Thee  separate. 

15  My  heart  for  joy  is  springing, 

And  can  no  more  be  sad, 
'Tis  full  of  mirth  and  singing, 

Sees  naught  but  sunshine  glad  j 
The  Sun  that  cheers  my  spirit 

Is  Jesus  Christ  my  King, 
That  which  I  shall  inherit 

Hereafter,  makes  me  sing. 


356  CROSS  AND  COMPORT. 

350  9,8,8. 

IF  Thou  but  suffer  God  to  guide  thee, 
And  hope  in  Him  through  all  thy  ways, 
He'll  give  thee  strength,  whate'er  betide  thee, 

And  bear  thee  through  the  evil  days ; 
"Who  trusts  in  God's  unchanging  love 
Builds  on  the  Rock  that  naught  can  move. 

2  What  can  these  anxious  cares  avail  thee, 

These  never-ceasing  moans  and  sighs  ? 
What  can  it  help,  if  thou  bewail  thee 

O'er  each  dark  moment  as  it  flies? 
Our  cross  and  trials  do  but  press 
Thee  heavier  for  our  bitterness. 

3  Only  be  still  and  wait  His  leisure 

In  cheerful  hope  with  heart  content, 
To  take  whate'er  thy  Father's  pleasure 

And  all  discerning  love  hath  sent; 
Nor  doubt  our  inmost  wants  are  known 
To  Him  who  chose  us  for  His  own. 

4  He  knows  the  time  for  joy,  and  tmly, 

Will  send  it  when  He  sees  it  meet ; 
When  He  has  tried  and  purged  thee  duly 

And  finds  thee  free  from  all  deceit, 
He  comes  to  thee  all  unaware, 
And  makes  thee  own  His  loving  care. 

5  Nor  think  amid  the  heat  of  trial 

That  God  hath  cast  thee  off  unheard  ; 
That  he  whose  hopes  meet  no  denial 

Must  surely  be  of  God  preferred  ; 
Time  passes  and  much  change  doth  bring, 
And  sets  a  bound  to  everythiug. 

6  All  are  ali£e  before  the  Highest ; 

'Tis  easy  to  our  God,  we  know, 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  357 

To  raise  thee  up,  though  low  thou  liest, 
To  make  the  rich  man  poor  and  low  ; 
True  wanderers  still  by  Him  are  wrought, 
Who  setteth  up  and  brings  to  naught. 

7  Sing,  pray,  and  keep  His  ways  unswerving, 
So  do  thine  own  part  faithfully, 
And  trust  His  word,  though  undeserving, 

Thou  yet  shall  find  it  true  for  thee  ; 
God  never  will  forsake  in  need 
The  soul  that  trusts  in  Him  indeed. 

351  6,6,7,7,7,7. 

IN  GOD,  my  faithful  God, 
I  trust  when  dark  my  road  ; 
Though  many  woes  o'ertake  me, 

Tet  He  will  not  forsake  me  ; 
His  love  it  is  doth  send  them, 
And  when  'tis  best  will  end  them. 

2  My  sins  assail  me  sore, 
But  I  despair  no  more  ; 
I  build  on  Christ  who  loves  me, 
From  this  Rock  nothing  moves  me, 
Since  I  can  all  surrender 
To  Him,  my  soul's  Defender. 

£  If  death  my  portion  be, 
Then  death  is  gain  to  me, 
And  Christ  my  life  forever, 
From  whom  death  cannot  sever; 
Come  when  it  may,  He'll  shield  me, 
To  Him  I  wholly  yield  me. 

4  O  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord, 
So  meek  in  deed  and  word, 
Thou  once  didst  die  to  save  us, 
Because  ThoU  fain  wouldst  haveiig 
After  this  life  of  sadness 
Heirs  of  Thy  heavenly  gladness. 


358  CROSS  AND  COMPORT, 

5  "So  be  it,"  then  I  say, 
"With  all  my  heart  each  day; 
We  too,  dear  Lord,  adore  Thee, 
Guide  us  while  here  we  wander, 
Till  safely  landed  yonder, 
And  sing  for  joy  before  Thee. 

352  8,8,7,8,7. 

IN"  Thee,  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust, 
Leave  me  not  helpless  in  the  dust, 
Let  me  not  be  confounded; 
Let  in  Thy  Word  My  faith,  O  Lord, 
Be  always  firmly  grounded. 

2  Bow  down  Thy  gracious  ear  to  me, 
And  hear  my  prayers,  Lord  speedily 

O  grant  me  Thy  protection  ; 
For  woes  and  fear  Surround  me  here 
Help  me  in  my  affliction. 

8  My  God  and  Shield,  now  let  Thy  power 
Be  unto  me  a  mighty  tower, 

Whence  bravely  I  defend  me 
Against  the  foes  That  round  me  close ; 
O  Lord,  assistancelend  me  ! 

4  Thy  Word  hath  said,  Thou  art  my  Rock, 
The  Fortress  than  can  fear  no  shock, 

My  Help,  my  Life,  my  Treasure  ; 

Howe'er  distress  And  dangers  press, 

All  must  perform  Thy  pleasure. 

5  The  world  for  me  has  falsely  set 
Full  many  a  secret  snare  and  net, 

Dark  lies  and  sore  temptations  ; 
Lord  hear  my  prayers,  And  break  these  snares 
And  hellish  machinations. 


CBOSS  AND   COMFOBT.  359 

6  With  Thee,  Lord,  would  I  cast  my  lot ; 
My  God,  my  God,  forsake  me  not, 

For,  Lord,  I  am  commending 
My  soul  to  thee  ;  Deliver  me 
Now  and  when  life  is  ending. 

7  All  honor,  praise,  and  majesty 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be, 

Our  God  forever  glorious, 
In  whose  rich  grace  AVe'll  run  our  race, 
Till  we  depart  victorious. 

353  s.  m« 

IN  weariness  and  pain, 
By  sins  and  fears  oppressed, 
I  turn  me  to  my  Rest  again, 
My  soul's  eternal  Rest. 

2  The  Lamb  that  died  for  me, 

And  still  my  load  doth  bear  ; 
To  Jesus'  streaming  wounds  I  flee, 
And  find  my  quiet  there. 

3  Jesus,  was  ever  grief, 

Was  ever  love  like  Thine  ? 
Thy  sorrow,  Lord,  is  my  relief, 
Thy  life  hath  ransomed  mine. 

4  O  may  I  rise  with  Thee, 

And  soar  to  things  above, 
And  spend  a  blest  eternity 
In  praise  of  dying  love. 

354  l.  m. 

LORD  GOD,  who  art  my  Father  dear, 
I  pray  in  Jesus'  name  ;  O  hear 
What,  trusting  in  His  promised  word, 
I  humbly  ask  of  Thee,  good  Lord. 


60  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

2  Grant  us  Thy  Word,  Thy  Spirit  give, 
That  by  His  grace  we  godly  live, 

Give  shelter,  peace,  good  friends,  and  food, 
Protect  our  native  land,  O  God. 

3  Save  us  from  sin  and  Satan's  fraud, 
Deliver  us  from  evil,  God, 

Be  with  us  in  our  dying  hour  ; 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  glory,  power. 

4  Lord,  at  Thy  word,  Amen,  I  say  ; 
Increase  my  feeble  faith,  I  pray. 
Thou  lead'st  me  with  a  father's  care, 
O  let  me  be  Thy  child  and  heir  I 

355  c. 

LORD,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care, 
Whether  I  die  or  live  : 
To  love  and  serve  Thee  is  my  share, 
And  this  Thy  grace  must  give. 

2  If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad 

That  I  may  long  obey ; 
If  short,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
To  soar  to  endless  day  ? 

3  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  He  went  through  before  : 
He  that  into  God's  kingdom  comes 
Must  enter  by  this  door. 

4  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  has  made  me  meet 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see  ; 
For  if  Thy  work  on  earth  is  sweet, 
What  will  Thy  glory  be  ? 

5  Then  shall  I  end  my  sad  complaints, 

And  weary  sinful  days, 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  361 

And  join  with  the  triumphant  saints, 
That  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 

6  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small, 
The  eye  of  faith  is  dim  ; 
But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
And  I  shall  be  with  Him. 


356  s.  m. 

MY  FATHER  !  cheering  name  ! 
O  may  I  call  Thee  mine  ! 
Give  me  with  humble  hope  to  claim 
A  portion  so  divine. 

2  Whate'er  Thy  will  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign  ; 
For  Thou  art  just,  and  good,  and  wise, 
O  bend  my  will  to  Thine  ! 

3  Whate'er  Thy  will  ordains, 

O  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 
Still  let  me  know  a  Father  reigns, 
And  trust  a  Father's  care. 

4  Thy  ways  are  little  known 

To  my  weak,  erring  sight ; 
Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  own 
That  all  Thy  ways  are  right. 

357  6,4. 
^VTEARER,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

W  Nearer  to  Thee  ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 


362 


CROSS  AND  COMPORT. 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 

2  Though,  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  I 

8  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me, 

In  mercy  given  ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer,  to  Thee  ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  s'ony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upwards  I  fly  ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  I 

358  c. 

OTHOU,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee  ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  1 


CROSS  AND   COMFORT.  363 

2  "When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
My  pardon  speak,  new  peace  impart ; 
In  love  remember  me. 

3  Temptations  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee  ; 
O  give  me  strength,  Lord,  as  my  day 
For  good  remember  me  ! 

4  Distrest  with  pain,  disease,  and  gri^f, 

This  feeble  body  see  ; 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief ; 
Hear,  and  remember  me  ! 

5  When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 

I  wait  Thy  just  decree  ; 
Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

6  And  when  before  Thy  throne  I  stand] 

And  lift  my  soul  to  Thee  ; 
Then  with  the  saints  at  Thy  right  hand, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

359  ?s. 

OFT  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  ; 
Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  life. 

2  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
Let  not  woe  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  help,  if  great  your  need. 

3  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad  ; 
March,  in  heavenly  armor  clad  : 


364  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Victory  soon  shall  tune  your  song. 

4  Onward  then  to  battle  move, 

More  than  conquerors  you  shall  prove; 
Though  begirt  with  many  a  foe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  ! 

360  7s 

SEEMS  it  in  my  anguish  lone, 
As  though  God  forsook  His  own, 
Yet  I  hold  the  knowledge  fast, 
God  will  surely  help  at  last. 

2  Though  awhile  it  be  delayed, 
He  denieth  not  His  aid  ; 
Though  it  come  not  oft  with  speed, 
It  will  surely  come  at  need. 

3  As  a  father  not  too  soon 

Grants  his  child  the  longed-for  boon, 
So  our  God  gives  when  He  will ; 
Wait  His  pleasure  and  be  still. 

4  I  can  rest  in  thoughts  of  Him, 
When  all  courage  else  grows  dim, 
For  I  know  my  soul  shall  prove 
His  is  more  than  father's  love. 

5  Would  the  powers  of  ill  affright, 
I  can  smile  at  all  their  might  ; 
Or  the  cross  be  pressing  sore, 
God,  my  God,  lives  evermore  ! 

6  Man  may  hate  me  causelessly, 
Man  may  plot  to  ruin  me, 

Foes  my  heart  may  pierce  and  rend  ; 
God  in  heaven  is  still  my  Friend. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT,  365 

7  Earth  against  me  may  declare, 
For  her  love  I  do  not  care  ; 
Though  the  world  bear  me  agrudge^ 
God  my  Father  is  my  Judge. 

8  Earth  may  all  her  gifts  deny, 
Safe  my  treasure  is  on  high ; 
And  if  heaven  at  last  be  mine, 
All  things  else  I  can  resign. 

9  I  renounce  thee  willingly, 
World,  I  hate  what  pleases  thee  ; 
Baneful  every  gift  of  thine, 
Only  be  my  God  still  mine. 

10  Ah  !  Lord,  if  but  Thee  I  have, 
Naught  of  other  good  I  crave, 
Bright  is  even  death's  dark  road, 
If  but  Thou  art  there,  my  God  ! 

361  I,.  m, 

THY  ways,  O  Lord  !  with  wise  design 
Are  framed  upon  Thy  throne  above, 
And  every  dark  and  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  Thy  love. 

2  With  feeble  light  and  half  obscure, 

Poor  mortals  Thine  arrangements  view; 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure, 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

3  Thy  flock,  Thine  own  peculiar  care, 

Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uneyed ; 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where 
They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

A  They  neither  know  nor  trace  the  way ; 
But  whilst  they  trust  Thy  guardian  eye, 


366  CROSS  AND  COMPORT. 

Their  feet  shall  ne'er  to  ruin  stray, 
Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

5  My  favored  soul  shall  meekly  learn 
To  lay  her  reason  at  Thy  throne  ; 
Too  weak  Thy  secrets  to  discern, 
I'll  trust  Thee  for  my  guide  alone. 

362  8,7. 8L 

WHATE'ER  God  will,  let  that  be  done  ; 
His  will  is  ever  wisest ; 
His  grace  will  all  thy  hope  outrun 

Who  to  that  faith  arisest. 
The  gracious  Lord  Will  help  afford, 

He  chastens  with  forbearing  ; 
Who  God  believes,  And  to  Him  cleaves, 
Shall  not  be  left  despairing. 

2  My  God  is  my  sure  Confidence, 

My  Hope  and  my  Existence  ; 
His  counsel  is  beyond  my  sense, 

Yet  I'll  not  make  resistance. 
His  Word  declares  The  very  hairs 

Upon  my  head  are  numbered ; 
His  mercy  large  Holds  me  in  charge, 

With  care  that  never  slumbered. 

3  The  time  has  come  when,  at  His  will, 

My  life  in  this  world  ceases ; 
I  think  upon  it,  and  am  still, 

Let  come  whate'er  He  pleases. 
To  Him  I  trust  My  soul,  my  dust, 

When  flesh  and  spirit  sever. 
The  Christ  we  sing  Has  plucked  the  sting 

Away  from  death  forever. 

4  Yet  one  thing,  Lord,  I  ask  of  Thee, 

O  grant  my  supplication : 


CROSS  AND   COMFORT.  367 

When  Satan  sorely  tempteth  me, 
Save  me  from  desperation. 

0  God  my  Lord,  True  to  Thy  Word, 
Do  Thou  my  soul  deliver  I 

Who  doth  believe,  He  shall  receive. 
Thy  name  be  praised  forever ! 

363  8,7,7. 

WHATEVER  God  ordains  is  good  ! 
Holy  His  will  abideth  ; 

1  will  be  still  whate'er  He  doth, 
And  follow  where  He  guideth, 

He  is  my  God  ;  Though  dark  my  road, 
He  knoweth  how  to  shield  me, 
Wherefore  to  Him  I  yield  me. 

2  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good  ! 

He  never  will  deceive  me  ; 
He  leads  me  by  the  proper  path, 

I  know  He  will  not  leave  me, 
And  take  content  What  He  hath  sent  3 
His  hand  that  sends  my  sadness 
Will  turn  my  tears  to  gladness. 

3  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good  ! 

His  loving  thought  attends  me ; 
No  poisoned  draught  the  cup  can  be 

That  my  Physician  sends  me, 
But  medicine  due  ;  For  God  is  true, 
Of  doubt,  then,  I'll  divest  me, 
And  on  His  goodness  rest  me. 

4  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good  ! 

My  Life,  my  Light  can  never 
Intend  me  harm  ;  then,  to  His  care 
I  give  myself  forever 


K>  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

In  weal  or  woe ;  For  well  I  know, 
I  once  shall  see  quite  clearly, 
That  God  did  love  me  dearly. 

5  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good ! 

Though  now  this  cup  in  drinking 
May  bitter  to  my  taste  appear, 

I  take  it  all  unshrinking  ; 
For  to  my  heart  God  will  impart 
A  timely  balm  of  healing, 
And  end  each  painful  feeling. 

6  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good  ! 

Here  shall  my  stand  be  taken  ; 
Though  sorrow,  need,  or  death  be  mine ; 

Yet  am  I  not  forsaken  ; 
My  Father's  care  Is  round  me  there, 
His  arms  embrace  and  shield  me  ; 
Then  to  my  God  I  yield  me. 

364  l.  m; 

WHEN  in  the  hour  of  utmost  need 
We  know  not  whereto  look  for  aid  ; 
When  days  and  nights  of  anxious  thought 
Nor  help  nor  counsel  yet  have  brought : 

2  Then  this  our  comfort  is  alone, 
That  we  may  meet  before  Thy  throne, 
And  cry,  O  faithful  God,  to  Thee 
For  rescue  from  our  misery; 

3  To  Thee  may  raise  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
Repenting  sore  with  bitter  sighs, 
And  seek  Thy  pardon  for  our  sin, 
And  respite  from  our  griefs  within. 

4  For  Thou  hast  promised  graciously 
To  heai-  all  those  who  cry  to  Theet 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  dbiJ 

Through  Him  whos3  name  alone  is  great, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  Advocate. 

5  And  thus  we  come,   J  God,  to  day, 
And  all  our  woes  before  Thee  lay, 
For  tried,  afflicted,  lo  !  we  stand, 
Perils  and  foes  on  every  hand. 

6  Ah  !  hide  not  for  our  sins  Thy  face, 
Absolve  us  through  Thy  boundless  grace, 
Be  with  us  in  our  anguish  still, 

Free  us  at  last  from  every  ill. 

7  That  so  with  all  our  hearts  we  may 
Once  more  our  glad  thanksgivings  pay, 
And  walk  obedient  to  Thy  Word, 
And  now  and  ever  praise  Thee,  Lord. 

365  8,6,6 

WHY  should  sorrow  ever  grieve  me; 
Christ  is  near,  What  can  here 
E'er  of  Him  deprive  me  ? 
Who  can  rob  me  of  my  heaven 

That  God's  Son  As  my  own 
To  my  faith  hath  given  ? 

2  Naked  was  I  and  unswathed 

When  on  earth  At  my  birth 
My  first  breath  I  breathed. 

Naked  hence  shall  I  betake  me 
When  I  go  From  earth's  woe, 

And  my  breath  forsake  me. 

3  Naught — not  e'en  the  life  I'm  living, 

Is  my  own,  God  alone 
All  to  me  is  giving. 
Must  I  then  His  own  restore  Him  ? 


370  CROSS   AND   COMFORT 

Though  bereft  Of  each  gift 
Still  shall  I  adore  Him. 

.4  Though  a  heavy  cross  I'm  bearing, 
And  my  heart  Feels  the  smart, 
Shall  I  be  despairing  ? 

God  can  help  me  who  dcth  send  it, 
He  doth  know  All  my  woe 
And  how  best  to  end  it. 

5  God  oft  gives  me  days  of  gladness, 

Shall  I  grieve  If  He  give 
Seasons,  too,  of  sadness  ? 

God  i3good,  and  tempers  ever 
Every  hurt^  Me  desert 

Wholly  can  He  never. 

6  Though  united  world  and  Devil, 

All  their  power  Can  no  more 
Do  than  mock  and  cavil. 

Let  derision  now  employ  them, 
Christ  e'en  here  "Will  appear 

And  'fore  all  destroy  them. 

7.  True  believers  shrinking  never 
Where  they  dwell  Should  reveal 

Their  true  colors  ever. 
When  approaching  death  would  scare  them 

Still  should  they  Patient  stay 
And  with  courage  bear  them. 

j  Death  can  never  kill  us  even 

But  relief  From  all  grief 
To  us  then  is  given. 

It  doth  close  life's  mournful  story, 
Make  a  way  That  we  may 

Pass  to  heavenly  glory. 


CBOSS  AND   COMFORT.  371 

9  There  I'll  reap  enduring  pleasure, 

After  woe  Here  below 
Suffered  in  large  measure. 

Lasting  good  we  find  here  never, 
All  the  earth  Deemeth  worth 

Vanisheth  forever. 

10  What  is  all  this  life  possesseth  ? 

But  a  hand  Full  of  sand 
That  the  heart  distresseth. 

Noble  gifts  that  pall  me  never, 
Christ  so  free  There  gives  me 

To  enjoy  forever. 

11  Shepherd  !  Lord  !  joy's  Fountain  ever1 

Thou  art  mine,  I  am  Thine, 
No  one  can  us  sever. 

I  am  Thine,  because  Thou  gavest 
Life  and  blood  For  my  good, 

By  Thy  death  me  savest. 

t2  Thou'rt  mine,  for  I  love  and  own  Thee, 

Nee'r  shall  I,  Light  of  joy, 
From  my  heart  dethrone  Thee. 

Let  me,  let  me  soon  behold  Thee 
Face  to  face,  Thy  embrace 

May  it  soon  enfold  me  I 

366  8,7.81 

WHO  puts  his  trust  In  God  most  just 
Hath  built  his  house  securely  ; 
He  who  relies  On  Jesus  Christ 

Heaven  shall  be  nis  most  surely. 
Then  fixed  on  Thee  My  trust  shall  be, 

For  Thy  truth  cannot  alter  ; 
While  mine  Thou  art  Not  death's  worst  smari 
Shall  make  my  courage  falter, 


372  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

%  Though  fiercest  foes  My  course  oppose, 

A  dauntless  front  I'll  show  them  : 
My  Champion  Thou,  Lord  Christ  art  now 

Who  soon  shalt  overthrow  them ; 
And  if  but  Thee  I  have  in  me 

"With  Thy  good  gifts  and  Spirit, 
Nor  death  nor  hell,  I  know  full  well, 

Shall  hurt  me,  through  Thy  merit. 

3  I  rest  me  here  W  ithout  a  fear  ; 

By  Thee  shall  all  be  given 
That  I  can  need,  O  Friend  indeed ; 

For  this  life  or  for  heaven. 
O  make  me  true,  My  heart  renew, 

My  soul  and  flesh  deliver  ! 
Lord  hear  my  pra}^er,  And  in  Thy  care 

Keep  me  in  pea;je  forever. 


36  7  8,7,8,7,7,7,8,8. 

ZION  mourns  in  fear  and  anguish, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God  : 
"Ah  !"  she  saith,  "how  sore  I  languish, 

Bowed  beneath  so  hard  a  load  ; 
God  hath  sure  forsook  me  quite, 
And  forgot  my  evil  plight ;" — 
Nay,  the  Lord,  who  chose  thee,  spares  thee,  - 
For  within  His  heart  He  bears  thee. 

2  "Once,"  she  mourns,  "He  promised  plainly 
That  His  help  should  aye  be  near, 

Yet  I  now  must  seek  Him  vainly 
In  my  days  of  woe  and  fear. 

Will  He  then  forevermore 

Keep  His  anger,  and  no  more 

Help  His  chosen  generation 

In  their  present;  tribulation  ?" 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  §73 

"Zion,  surely  I  have  loved  thee  I" 

Thus  to  her  the  Highest  saith, 
"True  that  many  woes  have  proved  thee, 

And  thy  soul  is  sad  to  death, 
Yet  now  cast  thy  griefs  behind ; 
Where  wilt  thou  a  mother  find, 
For  her  own  child  not  providing, 
Or  in  hatred  with  it  chiding  ?" 


"Nay,  and  couldst  thou  find  a  mother 
Who  forgot  her  infant's  claim, 

Or  whose  wrath  her  love  could  smother, 
Yet  would  I  be  still  the  same  ; 

For  my  truth  is  pledged  to  thee, 

Zion,  thou  art  dear  to  me, 

I  within  my  heart  have  set  thee, 

And  I  never  can  forget  thee." 


"Let  not  Satan  make  thee  craven, 

He  can  fight  but  cannot  harm  ; 
On  my  hands  thy  name  is  graven, 
And  thy  shield  is  still  my  arm. 
How,  then,  could  it  ever  be 
That  I  failed  to  think  of  thee, 
Build  the  wall  of  my  own  city, 
And  look  down  on  thee  with  pity  ?  " 


"Thou  before  my  eyes  art  ever, 

In  my  bosom  thou  art  laid 
As  a  nursing  child,  and  never 

Shalt  thou  lack  my  timely  aid. 
Me  and  thee  no  time,  nor  stress, 
War,  nor  danger,  nor  distress, 
No,  nor  Satan's  self  shall  sever, — 
Only  be  thou  faithful  ever." 


374  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 

XXIII.  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 
368  10s. 

ABIDE  with  me  !  fast  falls  the  eventide  ; 
The  darkness  deepens  ;    Lord,  with  me 
abide ! 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee. 
Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me  I 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  cut  life's  little  day  ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away ; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see  ; 

O  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me  ! 

3  Not  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word, 
But  as  Thou  dwell' st  with  Thy  disciples  Lord: 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free, 
Come,  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide  with  me. 

4  Come  not  in  terrors  as  the  King  of  kings, 
But  kind  and  good,  with  healing  in  Thy  wings; 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea ; 
OFriend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  with  me  ! 

5  Thou  on  my  head  in  earlj'  youth  didst  smile. 
And,  though  rebellious   and  perverse  mean- 
while, 

Thou  hast  not  left  me,  oft  as  I  left  Thee  : 
On  to  the  close,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me  ! 

6  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour  : 
What  but  Thy  grace  can   foil  the  Tempter's 


power 


Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  O  abide  with  me! 

7  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless  : 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL.  375 

Where  is  death's   sting?   where,  grave,  thy 

victory  ? 
I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me  ! 

7  Hold  Thou  Thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the 

skies  : 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain 

shadows  flee ; 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me ! 


369 

A  ND  must  this  body  die, 
/x     This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  God  my  Redeemer  lives, 

And  ever  from  the  skies 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  He  shall  bid  it  rise. 

3  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape,  and  every  face, 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love  : 
We  would  adore  His  grace  below 
And  sing  His  power  above. 

5  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 


376  DEATH   AND   BURIAL, 

3  70  l.  m. 

ASLEEP  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep  ! 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep  ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

8  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  O  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet  ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 
That  death  has  lost  his  venonied  sting ! 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest  ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest  ; 
No  fear,  no  woe.  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  O  for  me 

May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be ; 

Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie. 

And  wait  the  summons  from  on  high. 

3  71  7,6, 

FAREWELL  !  I  say  with  gladness. 
False,  evil  world,*  farewell ! 
Thy  life  is  sin  and  sadnt-s. 

With  thee  I  would  not  dwell ; 
In  heaven  are  better  pleasures, 
I  long  for  that  bright  sphere 
Where  God  grants  endless  treasures 
To  those  that  served  Him  here. 

2  Do  with  me  as  it  pleases 

Thy  heart,  O  Son  of  God  ! 
When  anguish  on  me  seizes, 

Help  me  to  bear  my  load  ; 
Nor  then  my  sorrows  lengthen, 

But  take  me  hence  on  high  j 
My  fearful  spirit  strengthen, 

And  let  me  calmly  die. 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL,  377 

3  When  all  around  is  darkling, 

Thy  name  and  cross,  still  bright, 
Deep  in  my  heart  are  sparkling, 

Like  stars  in  blackest  night. 
Appear  Thou  in  Thy  sorrow, 

For  Thine  was  woe  indeed, 
And  from  Thy  cross  I  borrow 

All  comfort  heart  can  need. 

4  Thou  diedst  for  me, — O  hide  me 

When  tempests  round  me  roll ; 
Through  all  my  foes,  O  guide  me, 

Receive  my  trembling  soul. 
If  I  but  grasp  Thee  firmer, 

What  matters  pain  when  past  ? 
Hath  he  a  cause  to  murmur 

Who  reaches  heaven  at  last  ? 

5  O  write  my  name,  I  pray  Thee, 

Now  in  the  book  of  life  ; 
So  let  me  here  obey  Thee, 

And  there,  where  joys  are  rife, 
Forever  bloom  before  Thee, 

Thy  perfect  freedom  prove, 
And  tell,  as  I  adore  Thee, 

How  faithful  was  Thy  love. 

372  7,6. 

FOR  me  to  live  is  Jesus, 
To  die  is  gain  for  me, 
To  Him  I  gladly  yield  me, 
And  die  right  cheerfully. 

2  From  hence  I  go  with  gladness 
To  Christ  my  Brother's  side, 
That  I  may  soon  be  with  Him, 
And  e'er  with  Him  abide. 


378  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 

3  I  have  o'ereome  life's  crosses, 

Grief,  pain,  and  sorrow  cease, 
Through  His  five  wounds  most  holy 
With  God  I  am  at  peace. 

4  "When  all  my  powers  are  breaking, 

My  breath  comes  heavily, 
Nor  word  more  I  can  utter, 
Lord,  hear  my  sighs  to  Thee ! 

5  When  reason,  sense,  and  thinking, 

Fail  like  a  flickering  light, 
That  to  and  fro  doth  waver, 
Ere  'tis  extinguished  quite  : 

6  Then  let  me  softly,  gently, 

Lord,  fall  asleep  in  Thee, 
When  by  Thy  will  and  counsel 
My  last  hour  comes  to  me. 

7  As  to  the  oak  the  ivy, 

So  let  me  cleave  to  Thee, 
And  live  in  heavenly  glory 
With  Thee  eternally. 

8  Amen !  This  wilt  Thou,  Jesus, 

Grant  graciously  to  me: 
Endow  me  with  Thy  Spirit, 
That  I  fare  happily. 

373  7s. 

ARK  !  a  voice  divides  the  sky  : 
Happy  are  the  faithful  dead, 
In  the  Lord  who  sweetly  die  ; 
They  from  all  their  toils  are  freed. 


H 


2  Them  the  Spirit  hath  declared 
Blest,  unutterably  blest ; 
Jesus  is  their  great  Reward, 
Jesus  is  their  endless  Rest. 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL.  379 

3  Followed  by  their  works,  they  go 

Where  their  Head  had  gone  before  ; 
Reconciled  by  grace  below, 

Grace  hath  opened  mercy's  door. 

4  Justified  through  faith  alone, 

Here  they  knew  their  sins  forgiven  ; 
Here  they  laid  their  burden  down, 
Hallowed  and  made  meet  for  heaven. 

5  When  from  flesh  the  spirit  freed 

Hastens  homeward  to  return, 
Mortals  cry:  "A  man  is  dead  !" 
Angels  sing;  "A  child  is  born  !" 

374  8,7. 

HARK  !  a  voice  saith,  All  are  mortal. 
Yea, all  flesh  must  fade  as  grass, 
Only  through  death's  gloomy  portal 

To  a  better  land  we  pass  ; 
This  frail  body  here  must  perish, 
Ere  the  heavenly  joys  it  cherish, 
Ere  it  gain  the  free  reward 
For  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord. 

2  Therefore,  when  my  God  doth  choose  it, 

Willingly  I'll  yield  my  life, 
Nor  will  grieve  that  I  should  lose  it, 

For  with  sorrows  it  was  rife  ; 
And  in  my  Redeemer's  merit 
Peace  hath  found  my  troubled  spirit, 
And  in  death  my  comfort  is 
Jesus'  death — sweet  comfort  this  I 

3  For  my  sake  He  went  before  me, 

And  His  death  is  now  my  gain ; 
Peace  and  hope  He  conquered  for  me  5 
So  without  regret  or  .pain, 


DEATH  AND  BUKIAL. 

Yea,  with  joy  I'll  quit  earth's  sadness 
For  the  beauteous  heaven  of  gladness, 
AVhere  I  shall  eternally 
See  the  holy  Trinity. 

4  There  is  joy  beyond  our  telling, 

Where  so  many  saints  have  gone ; 
Thousands,  thousands  there  are  dwelling, 

"Worshipping  before  the  throne, 
There  the  Seraphim  are  shining, 
Evermore  in  chorus  joining : 
"Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord ! 
Triune  God,  for  aye  adored  !" 

5  Worthies  there,  of  sacred  story, 

Prophets,  Patriarchs,  are  met; 
There  Apostles  too  in  glory 

Fill  twelve  thrones  by  Jesus  set ; 
All  the  saints  that  have  ascended 
Age  on  age,  through  time  extended, 
There  in  blissful  concert,  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  their  King. 

6  O  Jerusalem,  how  glorious 

Dost  thou  shine,  thou  city  fair  ! 
Lo  !  I  hear  the  tones  victorious 

Ever  sweetly  sounding  there  1 
O  the  bliss  that  there  surprises ! 
Lo  !  the  sun  of  morn  now  rises, 
And  the  breaking  day  I  see 
That  shall  never  end  for  me  ! 

7  Yea,  I  see  what  here  was  told  me, 

See  that  wondrous  glory  shine  ; 
Feel  the  spotless  robes  enfold  me, 

Know  a  golden  crown  is  mine, 
Thus  before  the  throne  so  glorious 
Now  I  stand,  a  soul  victorious, 
Gazing  on  that  joy  for  aye 
That  shall  never  pass  away. 


I 


I 


DEATH  AND   BURIAL.  381 

375  L.at.  61. 

FALL  asleep  in  Jesus'  wounds, 
There  pardon  for  my  sins  abounds  ; 

Yea,  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness 

My  jewels  are,  my  glorious  dress. 

Wherein  before  my  God  I  stand, 

When  I  shall  reach  the  heavenly  land. 

2  With  peace  and  joy  I  now  depart, 
God's  child  I  am  with  all  my  heart ; 
I  thank  thee,  death,  thou  leadest  me 
To  that  true  life  where  I  would  be. 
So  cleansed  by  Christ  I  fear  not  death. 
Lord  Jesus,  strengthen  Thou  my  faith  ! 

376  lis. 

WOULD  not  live  alway  ;  I  ask  not  to  stay 

Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 

way  : 

The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 

Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its 

cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,-  thus  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within ; 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with 

fears, 
And  the   cup  of  thanksgiving   with  penitent 

tears. 

5  I   would   not   live   alway;    no,   welcome   the 

tomb  ; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its 

gloom  ; 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  His 
God? 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode 


382  DEATH  AND   BURIAL. 

Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow    o'er  the 

bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  : 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to 

greet  ; 
While  the  songs  of  salvation  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 

soul, 

377  s.  m. 

TESUS!  I  live  to  Thee, 
J    The  Loveliest  and  Best ! 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
in  Thy  blest  love*I  rest. 

2  Jesus  !  I  die  to  Thee, 

Whenever  death  shall  come  ; 
To  die  in  Thee  is  life  to  me 
In  my  eternal  home. 

3  Whether  to  live  or  die, 

I  know  not  which  is  best ; 
To  live  in  Thee  is  bliss  to  me, 
To  die  is  endless  rest. 

4  Living  or  dying,  Lord, 

I  ask  but  to  be  Thine  ; 
My    life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
Make  heaven  forever  mine. 

378  UM. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  true  man  and  God, 
Who  borest  anguish,  scorn,  the  rod, 
And  diedst  at  last  upon  the  tree, 
To  gain  Thy  Father's  grace  for  me  : 

2  I  pray  Thee,  through  that  bitter  woe, 
Let  me,  a  sinner,  mercy  know, 


DEATH  AND   BURIAL. 

When  comes  the  hour  of  failing  breath, 
And  I  must  wrestle,  Lord,  with  death. 

3  When  from  my  sight  all  fades  away, 
And  when  my  tongue  no  more  can  say, 
And  when  mine  ears  no  more  can  hear, 
And  when  my  heart  is  racked  with  fear. 

4  When  all  my  mind  is  darkened  o'er, 
And  human  help  can  do  no  more  ; 
Then  come,  Lord  Jesus,  come  with  speed, 
And  help  me  in  the  hour  of  need. 

5  Lead  me  from  this  dark  Yale  beneath, 
And  shorten  then  the  pangs  of  death ; 
All  evil  spirits  drive  away, 

But  let  Thy  Spirit  with  me  stay, 

6  Until  my  soul  the  body  leave  ; 
Then  in  Thy  hands  my  soul  receive, 
And  let  the  earth  the  body  keep, 
Till  the  last  day  shall  break  its  sleep. 

7  Joyful  my  resurrection  be, 

Thou  in  the  Judgment  plead  for  me, 
And  hide  my  sins,  Lord,  from  Thy  face, 
And  give  me  life,  of  Thy  dear  grace  ! 

8  Implicitly  I  trust  Thee,  Lord, 

For  Thou  hast  promised  in  Thy  Word ; 
"In  truth  I  tell  you,  who  receives 
My  Word,  and  keeps  it,  and  believes, 

9  Shall  never  fall  God's  wrath  beneath, 
Shall  never  taste  eternal  death  ; 
Though  here  he  must  return  to  dust, 
He  still  is  noways  therefore  lost  • 

10  For  I  will  with  a  mighty  hand 

Deliver  him  from  death's  strong  band* 


384  DEATH  AND  BURIAL, 

And  lift  him  hence  that  he  shall  be 
Forever  in  my  realm  with  me. 

11  Forever  living  there  in  bliss." 
O  let  us  not  that  glory  miss  ! 
Dear  Lord,  forgive  us  all  our  guilt, 
Help  us  to  wait  until  Thou  wilt 

12  That  we  depart ;  and  let  our  faith 
Be  brave,  and  conquer  even  in  death, 
Firm  resting  in  Thy  sacred  Word, 
Until  we  sleep  in  Thee,  our  Lord. 

379  l.  m. 

"\rO\Y  hush  your  cries  and  shed  no  tear, 
11   On  such  death  none  should  look  with  fear; 
He  died  a  faithful  Christian  man, 
And  with  his  death  true  life  began. 

2  Coffin  and  grave  we  deck  with  care, 
His  body  reverently  bear, 

It  is  not  dead,  but  rests  in  God, 
And  softly  sleeps  beneath  the  sod. 

3  It  seems  as  all  were  over  now, — 
The  heavy  limbs,  the  souless  brow, — 
Yet  through  these  rigid  limbs  once  more 
A  noble  life,  ere  long,  shall  pour. 

4  These  bones  now  dead,  again  shall  feel 
New  warmth  and  vigor  through  them  steal, 
And  reunited  they  shall  soar 

On  high  to  live  for  evermore. 

5  This  body,  lying  stiff  and  stark, 
Shall  soon  rise  upward  from  the  dark, 
And  swiftly  mount  up  to  the  skies, 
Even  as  the  spiri, '  -avenward  flies. 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL.  385 

6  The  buried  grain  of  wheat  must  die, 
Withered  and  worthless  long  must  lie, 
Yet  springs  to  light  all  sweet  and  fair, 
And  proper  fruits  shall  rightly  bear. 

7  Even  so  this  body,  made  of  dust, 
To  earth  we  once  again  entrust, 
"Where  it  shall  slumber  free  from  pain, 
Till  from  the  dead  it  rise  again. 

8  God  breathed  into  this  house  of  clay 
The  spirit  that  hath  passed  away  ; 
The  righteous  mind,  the  noble  heart, 
The  living  faith  did  Christ  impart. 

9  Now  earth  has  hid  it  from  our  eyes, 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  wake  and  rise, 
Who  ne'er  the  creature  will  forget, 
On  whom  his  image  He  hath  set. 

10  Ah !  would  that  promised  day  were  here,V 
When  Christ  will  once  again  appear, 
And  bring  them  to  their  heavenly  home 
Who  have  been  buried  in  the  tomb. 

380  l.  m. 

"VTOW  lay  we  calmly  in  the  grave 

11   This  form,  whereof  no  doubt  we  have 

That  it  shall  rise  again  that  day, 

In  glorious  triumph  o'er  decay. 

2  And  so  to  earth  again  we  trust 

What  came  from  dust  and  turns  to  dust, 
And  from  the  dust  shall  surely  rise, 
When  the  last  trumpet  fills  the  skies. 

3  His  soul  forever  lives  in  God, 

Whose  grace  bis  pardon  hath  bestowed, 
Who  through  His  Son  redeemed  him  her?, 
From  bondage  unto  sin  and  fear. 

19 


DEATH  AND    BURIAL. 


4  His  trials  and  his  griefs  are  past. 
A  blessed  end  is  his  at  last ; 

He  bore  Christ's  yoke  and  did  His  will, 
And  though  he  died  he  liveth  still. 

5  He  lives  where  none  do  mourn  and  weep, 
And  calmly  shall  his  body  sleep, 

Tis  God  shall  death  Himself  destroy, 
And  raise  it  into  glorious  joy. 

6  He  suffered  pain  and  grief  below, 
Christ  heals  him  now  from  all  his  woe  ; 
For  him  hath  endless  joy  begun  ; 

He  shines  in  glory  like  the  sun. 

7  Then  let  us  leave  him  to  his  rest, 
And  homeward  turn,  for  he  is  blest : 
And  we  must  well  our  souls  prepare, 
For  death  may  seize  us  everywhere. 

8  So  help  us,  Christ,  our  Hope  in  loss ! 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  by  Thy  cross 
From  endless  death  and  misery  ; 

We  praise,  we  bless,  we  worship  Thee  ! 

381  10,5. 

OHOW  blest  are  ye  whose  toils  are  ended  ! 
Who,    through  death,  have  unto   God 
ascended  ! 
Ye  have  arisen 
From  the  cares  which  keep  us  still  in  prison. 

2  We  are  still  as  in  a  dungeon  living, 

Still  oppressed  with  sorrow  and  misgiving  ; 

Our  undertakings 

Are  but  toils  and  troubles  and  heartbreakings 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL.  387 

3  Ye,  meanwhile,   are  in  your  chambers   sleep- 

ing, 
Quiet,  and  set  free  from  all  our  weeping  ; 
No  cross  or  sadness 
There  can  hinder  your  untroubled  gladness. 

4  Christ  has  wiped  away  your  tears  forever ; 
Ye  have  that  for  which  we  still  endeavor. 
To  you  are  chanted 

Songs  that  ne'er  to  mortal  ears  were  granted. 

5  Ah!  who  would  then  not  depart  with  gladness, 
To  inherit  heaven  for  earthly  sadness  ? 
Who  here  would  languish 

Longer  in  bewailing  and  in  anguish? 

6  Come,  O   Christ,   and  loose  the  chains  that 

bind  us ! 
Lead  us  forth,  and  cast  this  world  behind  us! 
With  Thee,  th'  Anointed, 
Finds  the  soul  its  joy  and  rest  appointed. 

382  l.  m.  6L 

OLORD  my  God,  I  cry  to  Thee  ! 
In  my  distress  Thou  helpest  me. 
My  soul  and  body  I  commend 
Into  Thy  hands ;  Thine  angel  send 
To  guide  me  home,  and  cheer  my  heart, 
Since  Thou  dost  call  me  to  depart. 

2  O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God, 
Once  slain  to  take  away  our  load ! 
Now  let  Thy  cross,  Thine  agony, 
Avail  to  save  and  solace  me  ; 

Thy  death  to  open  heaven,  and  there 
Bid  me  the  joy  of  angels  share. 

3  O  Holy  Spirit,  at  the  end, 

Sweet  Comforter,  be  Thou  my  Friend  I 


388'  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 

When  death  and  hell  assail  me  sore, 
Leave  me,  O  leave  me  nevermore, 
But  bear  me  safely  through  the  strife, 
As  Thou  hast  promised,  into  life  ! 

383  c  u 

OUR  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past, 
Our  Hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  Shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  Home: 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  Thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
Sufficient  i3  Thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages,  in  Thy  sight, 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before   the  rising  sun. 

5  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust  • 

'•Return,  ye  sons  of  men  ;" 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first. 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

6  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

7  Like  flowery  fields  the  nations  stand, 

Pleased  with  the  morning  light  : 
The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand 
Lie  withering  ere 'tis  night. 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL.  389 

8  Our  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past, 
Our  Hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  Guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  Home  ! 

384  7,6,8,9,& 

THOUGH  in  midst  of  life  we  be, 
Snares  of  death  surround  us  ; 
Where  shall  we  for  succor  flee, 
Lest  our  foes  confound  us  ? 
To  Thee  alone,  our  Saviour. 
We  mourn  our  grievous  sin  which  hath 
Stirred  the  fire  of  Thy  fierce  wrath. 
Holy  and  gracious  God  ! 
Holy  aud  mighty  God  ! 
Holy  and  all-merciful  Saviour! 
Eternal  Lord  God  ! 
Save  us  now  from  sinking 
In  the  bitter  pains  of  death. 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  ! 

2  While  in  midst  of  death  we  be, 

Hell's  grim  jaws  o'ertake  us  ; 
Who  from  such  distress  will  free, 
Who  secure  will  make  us  ? 
Thou  only,  Lord,  canst  doit! 
It  moves  Thy  tender  heart  to  seo 
Our  great  sin  and  misery. 
Holy  and  gracious  God  ! 
Holy  and  mightv  God  ! 
Holy  and  all-merciful  Saviour 
Eternal  Lord  God ! 
Let  not  hell  dismay  us 
With  its  everlasting  fire. 
O  Lord,  have  mercy ! 

3  Into  hell's  fierce  agony 

Sin  doth  headlong  drive  us  ; 


390  I>EATH  aND   BURIAL. 

Where  shall  we  for  succor  flee, 
Who,  O  who  will  hide  us  ? 
Thou,  O  Lord  Christ,  Thou  only  1 
Thy  precious  blood  was  shed  to  win 
Peace  and  pardon  for  our  sin. 
Holy  and  gracious  God  ! 
Holy  and  mighty  God  ! 
Holy  and  all-merciful  Saviour. 
Eternal  Lord  God ! 
From  the  true  faith's  comfort 
Let  us  never  fall  away. 
0  Lord,  have  mercy ! 

385  Iambic.  8,7. 

WHEN  my  last  hour  is  close  at  hand, 
And  I  must  hence  betake  me, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  beside  me  stand, 

Nor  let  Thy  help  forsake  me  ; 
To  Thy  blest  hands  I  now  commend 
My  soul,  at  this  my  earthly  end, 
And  Thou  wilt  safely  keep  it. 

2  My  sins,  dear  Lord,  disturb  me  sore, 

My  conscience  cannot  slumber ; 
But  though  as  sands  upon  the  shore, 

My  sins  may  be  in  number, 
I  will  not  quail,  but  think  of  Thee  ; 
Thy  death,  Thy  sorrow,  borne  for  me, 
Thy  sufferings  shall  uphold  me. 

3  I  have  been  grafted  in  the  Vine, 

And  hence  my  comfort  borrow  , 
For  Thou  wilt  surely  keep  me  Thine 

Through  fear,  and  pain,  and  sorrow  ; 
Yea,  though  I  die,  I  die  to  Thee, 
Who  through  Thy  death  hast  won  for  me 
The  right  to  life  eternal. 


DEATH  AND   BUBIAL.  391 

4  Since  Thou  from  death  didst  rise  again, 

In  death  Thou  wilt  not  leave  me ; 
Lord,  Thy  ascension  soothes  my  pain, 

No  fear  of  death  shall  grieve  me  ; 
For  Thou  wilt  have  me  where  Thou  art, 
And  so  with  joy  I  can  depart 
To  be  with  Thee  forever. 

5  And  so  I  stretch  mine  arms  to  Thee,    <r 

And  gladly  hence  betake  me  ; 
Peaceful  and  calm  my  sleep  shall  be, 

No  human  voice  can  wake  me. 
But  Christ  is  with  me  through  the  strifek 
And  He  will  bear  me  into  life, 
And  open  heaven  before  me. 

386  l.  m.  61, 

WHO  knows  how  neat*  my  end  my  be  ? 
Time  speeds  away,  and  death  comes  on  ; 
How  swiftly,  ah  !  how  suddenly, 

May  death  be  here  and  life  be  gone  ! 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

2  The  world  that  smiled  when  morn  was  come 

May  change  for  m*e  ere  close  of  eve  ; 
So  long  as  earth  i3  still  my  home 

In  peril  of  my  death  I  live  ; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

3  Teach  me  to  ponder  oft  my  end, 

And  ere  the  hour  of  death  appears, 
To  cast  my  soul  on  Christ,  her  Friend, 

Nor  spare  repentant  cries  and  tears ; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 


392  DEATH   AND   BURIAL. 

4  And  let  nie  now  so  order  all, 

That  ever  ready  I  may  be 
To  say  with  joy,  Whate'er  befall, 

Lord,  do  Thou  as  Thou  wilt  with  me ; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

5  Let  heaven  to  me  be  ever  sweet, 

And  this  world  bitter  let  me  find, 
That  I,  'mid  all  its  toil  and  heat, 

May  keep  eternity  in  mind  ; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

6  O  Father,  cover  all  my  sins 

With  Jesus'  merits,  who  alone 
The  pardon  that  I  covet  wins 

And  makes  His  long  sought  rest  my  own  ; 
My  God  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day, 

7  His  sorrows  and  His  cross  I  know 

Make  death-beds  soft,  and  light  the  grave, 
They  comfort  in  the  hour  of  woe, 

They  give  me  all  I  fain  would  have  ; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

8  From  Him  can  naught  my  soul  divide, 

Nor  life  nor  death  can  part  us  now  ; 
I  thrust  my  hand  into  His  side, 

And  say,  My  Lord  and  God  art  Thou  ! 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

9  In  holy  Baptism  long  ago 

I  joined  me  to  the  living  Vine  ; 
Thou  lovest  me  in  Him  I  know, 
In  Him  Thou  dost  accept  me  Thine ; 


ETERNITY. 

My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  nay  dying  day. 

And  I  have  eaten  His  own  flesh 
And  drunk  His  blood, — nor  can  I  be 

Forsaken  now,  nor  doubt  afresh, 
I  am  in  Him,  and  He  in  me. 

My  God  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 

Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

11  Then  death  may  come,  or  tarry  yet, 

I  know  in  Christ  I  perish  not, 
He  never  will  His  own  forget, 

He  gives  me  robes  without  a  spot. 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

12  And  thus  I  live  in  God  at  peace, 

And  die  without  a  thought  of  fear, 
Content  to  take  what  God  decrees, 

For  through  His  Son  my  faith  is  clear, 
His  grace  shall  be  in  death  my  stay, 
And  peace  shall  bless  my  dying  day. 


XXIV.  ETERNITY. 

387  b.  m, 

AND  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  And  from  His  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound  ; 
And,  through  the  numerous  guilty  throng, 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 


394  ETERNITY. 

3  "Depart  from  me,  accursed, 

To  everlasting  flame, 
For  rebel  angels  first  prepared, 
Where  mercy  never  came." 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  before  His  face, 
Astonished  shrink  away  ? 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark,  from  the  Gospel's  cheering  sound 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  His  grace 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear  ; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  His  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

388  Trochaic 

DAY  of  wrath,  that  day  of  mourning  ! 
See  fulfilled  the  Prophet's  warning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning  ! 

2  O  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth 
On  whose  sentence  all  dependeth  ! 

3  Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth, 
Through  earth's  sepulchers  it  ringeth, 
All  before  the  throne  it  bringeth. 

4  Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking  ; 
As  creation  is  awaking, 

To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

5  Lo,  the  book,  exactly  worded, 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded  ; 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 


ETERNITY.  395 

6  When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 

7  What  shall  I  frail  man,  be  pleading  ? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding, 

When  the  just  are  mercy  needing  ? 

8  King  of  majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity,  then  befriend  us  ! 

9  Think,  kind  Jesus  !  my  salvation 
Caused  Thy  wondrous  incarnation  ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation  ! 

10  Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me ; 
On  the  cross  of  suffering  bought  me  ; 
Shall  such  grace  in  vain  be  brought  me  ? 

11  Righteous  Judge  of  retribution, 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution, 
Ere  that  day's  dread  execution. 

12  Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  mourning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning  ! 
Spare,  O  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning  ! 

13  Thou  the  woman  gav'st  remission, 
Heard'st  the  dying  thief's  petition  ; 
Hopeless  else  were  my  condition. 

14  Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying  ! 

15  With  Thy  favored  sheep,  O  place  me  ! 
Nor  amid  the  goats  abase  me  : 

But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 


196  ETERNITY. 

16  While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 

17  Bows  my  heart  in  meek  submission, 
Strews  with  ashes  of  contrition  ; 
Succor  Thou  my  lost  condition  ! 

18  Day  of  sorrow,  Day  of  weeping, 
When  in  dust  no  longer  sleeping, 
Man  awakes  in  Thy  dread  keeping  ! 

19  To  the  rest  Thou  didst  prepare  me, 
On  Thy  cross,  O  Christ,  upbear  me ! 
Spare,  O  God,  in  mercy  spare  me  ! 

3 SO  s.  m 

FOREVER  with  the  Lord  !" 
Amen  !  so  let  it  be  ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
'Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  Him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul !  how  near 
At  times  to  faith's  fore-seeing  eye 
The  golden  gates  appear  ! 

4  Ah  !  then  my  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love, 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints. 
Jerusalem  above  I 


ETERNITY. 

5  "Forever  with  the  Lord  I" 

Father,  if  'tis  Thy  will, 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 
E'en  here  to  nie  fulfill. 

6  Be  Thou  at  my  right  hand, 

Then  I  can  never  fail ; 
Uphold  Thou  me,  and  I  shall  stand, 
Fight,  and  I  must  prevail. 

7  So  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain, 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

8  Knowing  as  I  am  known, 

How  shall  I  love  that  word, 
And  oft  repeat  before  the  throne, 
"Forever  with  the  Lord !" 


390  Iambic.  8, 7. 

GREAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear  ! 
The  end  of  things  created  ! 
The  Judge  of  man  I  see  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated. 
The  trumpet  sounds  :  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before  $ 
Prepare  my  soul  to  meet  Him. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding; 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay  ; 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 


398  ETERNITY. 

3  But  sinners,  rilled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  His  wrath  prevailing, 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing  ; 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone  ; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 

4  O  Christ,  who  diedst  and  yet  dost  live, 

To  me  impart  Thy  merit ; 
My  pardon  seal,  my  sins  forgive, 

And  cleanse  me  by  Thy  Spirit. 
Beneath  Thy  cross  I  view  the  day 
"When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Thee. 

391  c.  u 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  Thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gatesbehold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  O  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
Where  evermore  the  angels  sing, 
Where  sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

4  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats  !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 


ETERNITY.  399 

I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

392  7,  0. 

JERUSALEM  the  golden, 
With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest : 
1  know  not,  O  I  know  not, 

What  joys  await  us  there  ! 
(Vhat  radiancy  of  glory, 
What  bliss  beyond  compare  I 

2  There  is  the  throne  of  David  ; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  songs  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  shout  of  them  that  feast ; 
And  they  who,  with  their  Leader, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Forever,  and  forever, 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white  ! 

3  Exult,  O  dust  and  ashes  I 

The  Lord  shall  be  thy  Part: 
His  only,  His  forever, 

Thou  shalt  be  and  thou  art  1 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

Soon  to  that  land  of  rest ; 


402  ETERNITY. 

And  all  its  host  rejoices, 

And  all  its  blessed  throng 
Unite  their  myriad  voices 

In  one  eternal  song. 

394  l.  m. 

LET  thoughtless  thousands   choose  the  road 
That  leads  the  soul  away  from  God ; 
This  happiness,  dear  Lord,  be  mine, 
To  live  and  die  entirely  Thine. 

2  On  Christ,  by  faith,  I  fain   would  live, 
From  Him,  my  life,  my  all  receive  ; 
To  Him  devote  my  fleeting  hours, 
Serve  Him  alone  with  all  my  powers. 

3  Christ  is  my  everlasting  All ; 
To  Him  I  look,  on  Him  I  call; 
He  will  my  every  want  supply, 
In  time,  and  through  eternity. 

4  Soon  will  the  Lord,  my  Life,  appear ; 
Soon  shall  I  end  my  trials  here  ; 
Leave  sin  and  sorrow,  death  and  pain  ; 
To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 

5  Soon  will  the  saints  in  glory  meet, 
Soon  walk  through  every  golden  street, 
And  sing  on  every  blissful  plain, — 

To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 

395  i .  m. 

THAT  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinners  stay  ! 
How  shall  hft  meet  that  dreadful  dajr? 


ETERNITY.  403 

2  When,  shrivelling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll ; 
When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead  7 

3  Lord,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  Thou  the  trembling  sinner's  Stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  ! 

396  Iambic.  8,7. 

THE  day  is  surely  drawing  near, 
When  God's  Son,  the  anointed, 
Shall  with  great  majesty  appear, 

As  Judge  of  all  appointed. 
All  mirth  and  laughter  then  shall  cease, 
When  flames  on  flames  Avill  still  increase 
As  the  Apostle  teacheth. 

2  A  trumpet  loud  shall  then  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  be  shaken  ; 
Then  all  who  in  their  graves  are  found 

Shall  from  their  sleep  awaken  ; 
But  all  that  live  shall  in  that  hour, 
By  the  Almighty's  boundless  power, 

Be  changed  at  His  commanding. 

3  A  book  is  opened  then  to  all— 

A  record  truly  telling 
What  each  hath  done  both  great  and  small, 

When  he  on  earth  was  dwelling ; 
And  every  heart  be  clearly  seen, 
And  all  be  known  as  they  have  been, 

In  thoughts  and  words  and  actions. 

4  Then  woe  to  those  who  scorned  the  Lord, 

And  sought  but  carnal  pleasures, 
Who  here  despised  His  precious  Word, 


404  ETERNITY. 

And  loved  their  earthly  treasures  ! 
With  shame  and  trembling  they  will  stand, 
And  at  the  Judge's  stern  command 

To  Satan  be  delivered. 

5  O  Jesus,  who  my  debt  didst  pay, 

And  for  my  sin  wast  smitten, 
Within  the  book  of  life,  O  may . 

My  name  be  also  written  ! 
I  will  not  doubt ;  I  trust  in  Thee, 
From  Satan  Thou  hast  made  me  free, 

And  from  all  condemnation. 

6  Therefore  my  Intercessor  be, 

And  for  Thy  bloody  merit 
Declare  my  name  from  judgment  free, 

With  all  who  life  inherit ; 
That  I  may  see  Thee  face  to  face, 
With  all  Thy  saints  in  that  blest  place, 

Which  Thou  for  us  hast  purchased. 

7  O  Jesus  Christ,  do  not  delay, 

But  hasten  our  salvation  ! 
We  often  tremble  on  our  way 

In  fear  and  tribulation. 
Then  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee  ; 
Come,  mighty  Judge,  and  make  us  free 

From  every  evil.    Amen  ! 

397  cm. 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 
And  never-withering  flowers  : 


ETERNITY.  405 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  : 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shivering,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  view  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes  ! 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

398  c.  m,  51 

THERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 
To  mourning  wanderers  given  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast  : 
'Tis  found  above — in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  soft,  a  downy  bed, 

'Tis  fair  as  breath  of  even  ; 
A  couch  for  weary  mortals  spread, 
Where  they  may  rest  the  aching  head, 

And  find  repose — in  heaven. 

3  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souis, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven, — 


406  ETERNITY. 

When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
"Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls, 
And  all  is  drear — but  heaven. 

4  There  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye, 

To  brighter  prospects  given  ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene — in  heaven. 

5  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given  ; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom  ; 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven  ! 

399  8,9,8,6,6,4,8,8. 

WAKE,  awake,  for  night  is  flying, 
The  watchmen  on  the  heights  are  crying: 

Awake,  Jerusalem,  arise  ! 
'Midnight  hears  the  welcome  voices, 
And  at  the  thrilling  cry  rejoices  ; 

O  where  are  ye,  ye  virgins  wise  ? 
The  Bridegroom  comes,  awake  ! 
Your  lamps  with  gladness  take  ! 

Hallelujah  ! 
With  bridal  care  Yourselves  prepare 
To  meet  the  Bridegroom,  who  is  near  ! 

2  Zion  hears  the  watchmen  singing, 
And  all  her  heart  with  joy  is  springing, 

She  wakes,  she  rises  from  her  gloom ; 
For  her  Lord  comes  down  all  glorious, 
The  strong  in  grace,  in  truth  victorious, 

Her  Star  is  risen,  her  Light  is  come  ! 
Now  come  Thou  Blessed  One, 
Lord  Jesus,  God's  own  Son, 

Hail  l  Hosanna ! 


ETERNITY.  407 

The  joyful  call  We  answer  all, 
And  follow  to  the  nuptial  hall. 

3  Glory  unto  Thee  be  given, 

By  men  and  by  the  host  of  heaven, 

With  harp  and  cymbal's  clearest  tone  ; 
Of  one  pearl  each  shining  portal, 
Where  we  are  with  the  choir  immortal 

Of  angels  round  Thy  dazzling  throne. 
Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear 
Hath  yet  attained  to  hear 

Such  great  glory  ; 
Therefore  will  we  Eternally 
Sing  hymns  of  joy  and  praise  to  Thee. 

400  8s.  101. 

Y3SS,  there  remaineth  yet  a  rest  1 
Arise,  sad  heart,  that  darkly  pines, 
By  heavy  care  and  pain  opprest, 

On  whom  no  sun  of  gladness  shines  ; 
Look  to  the  Lamb  !  in  yon  bright  fields 
Thou'lt  know  the  joy  His  presence  yields  ; 

Cast  off  thy  load  and  thither  haste ; 
Soon  shalt  thou  fight  and  bleed  no  more, 
Soon,  soon  thy  weary  course  be  o'er, 

And  deep  the  rest  thou  then  shalt  taste. 

2  The  rest  appointed  thee  of  God, 

The  rest  that  naught  shall  break  or  move, 
That  ere  this  earth  by  man  was  trod 

Was  set  apart  for  thee  by  Love. 
Our  Saviour  gave  His  life  to  win 
This  rest  for  thee  ;  O  enter  in  ! 

Hear  how  His  voice  sounds  far  and  wide,, 
Ye  weary  souls  no  more  delay, 
Loiter  not  faithless  by  the  way, 

Here  in  my  peace  and  rest  abide  ! 


408  ETERNITY. 

3  Ye  heavy-laden,  come  to  Him  ! 

Ye  who  are  bent  with  many  a  load, 
Come  from  your  prisons  drear  and  dim, 

Toil  thus  not  sadly  on  your  road  ! 
Ye've  borne  the  burden  of  the  day, 
And  hear  ye  not  the  Saviour  say  : 

;'I  am  your  Refuge  and  your  Rest "? 
His  children  ye,  of  heavenly  birth, 

Howe'er  may  rage  sin,  hell,  or  earth, 
Here  ye  are  safe,  here  calmly  blest. 

4  O  what  contentment  fills  the  breast 

Of  wanderers  through  the  desert  plains, 
If  they  Lave  found  a  place  to  rest. 

To  quench  their  thirst  and  cure  their  painsl 
How  welcome  is  an  humble  bed, 
Where  they  may  rest  their  weary  head, 

To  persons  that  are  sick  and  sore ! 
Such  hours  of  sweet  repose  soon  fly, 
But  there  remains  a  rest  on  high 

"Where  we  shall  rest  forevermore. 

5  Yonder  in  joy  the  sheaves  we  bring, 

"Whose  seed  was  sown  on  earth  in  tears  ; 
There  in  our  Father's  house  we  sing 

The  song  too  sweet  for  mortal  ears. 
Sorrow  and  sighing  all  are  past, 
And  pain  and  death  are  fled  at  last ; 

There  with  the  Lamb  of  God  we  dwell 
He  leads  us  to  the  crystal  river, 
He  wipes  away  all  tears  forever  ; 

What  there  is  ours  no  tongue  can  tell 

G  Nor  thirst  nor  hunger  pains  us  there, 
The  time  of  recompense  is  come, 
Xor  cold  nor  scorching  heat  we  bear, 
"We're  sheltered  in  our  Saviour's  home. 


ETERNITY.  409 

The  Lamb  is  in  the  midst ;  and  those 

Who  followed  Him  through  shame   and  woes, 

Are  crowned  with  honor,  joy,  and  peace. 
The  dry  bones  gather  life  again, 
One  Sabbath  over  all  shall  reign, 

Wherein  all  toil  and  labor  cease. 

7  There  is  untroubled  calm  and  light, 

No  gnawing  care  shall  mar  our  rest ; 
Ye  wear}'",  heed  this  word  aright 

Come,  lean  upon  your  Saviour's  breast. 
Fain  would  I  linger  here  no  more, 
Fain  to  yon  happier  world  upsoar, 

And  join  that  bright  expectant  band. 
O  raise,  my  soul,  the  joyful  song 
That  rings  through  yon  triumphant  throng ; 

Thy  perfect  rest  is  nigh  at  hand. 


ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 


III.  NEW  YEAR. 

401  8,7. 

DAYS  and  moments  quickly  flying 
Blend  the  living  with  the  dead  ; 
Soon  shall  we  who  sing  be  lying, 
Each  within  our  narrow  bed. 

2  Soon  our  souls  to  God  who  gave  them 

Will  have  sped  their  rapid  flight ; 
Able  now  by  grace  to  save  them, 
Oh,  that  while  we  can  we  might ! 

3  Jesus,  infinite  Redeemer, 

Maker  of  this  mighty  frame  ; 
Teach,  oh,  teach  us  to  remember 
What  we  are,  and  whence  we  came  : — 

4  Whence  we  came,  and  whither  wending ; 

Soon  we  must  through  darkness  go, 
To  inherit  bliss  unending, 
Or  eternity  of  woe. 


As  the  tree  falls,  so  it  must  lie  ; 

As  the  man  lives,  so  will  he  die  ; 

As  the  man  dies,  such  must  he  be, 

All  through  the  days  of  eternity.    Amen. 


IV.  EPIPHANY. 
402  11,10. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn- 
ing 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  Thine  aid  ; 


REFORMATION,  411 

Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining , 
Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall : 
Angels  adore  Him,  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  ail  ! 

3  Say  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine  ? 

Gems  of  the  mountains,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 
Vainly  with  gold  would  His  favor  secure  : 
Richer,  by  far,  is  the  heart's  adoration  ; 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  fhe  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning? 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  Thine  aid; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


XII.  REFORMATION". 
403  i<-m. 

WHO  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn  ? 
'Tis  God  who  justifies  their  souls  ; 
And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream, 
O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

2  He  lives  !  He  lives  !  and  sits  above, 
Forever  interceding  there : 

Tv  no  shall  divide  us  from  His  love, 
Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair  ? 

3  Shall  persecution,  or  distress, 
Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness  ? 

He  who  hath  loved  us  bears  us  through, 
And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  too 


412  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

4  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 
Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below, 
Shall  cause  His  mercy  to  remove, 
Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ,  our  Love. 

O  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
My  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  Thee  ; 
For  Thou  hast  always  been  a  Rock, 
A  Fortress  and  Defense  to  me. 


F 


2  Thou  my  Deliverer  art,  my  God  ; 

My  trust  is  in  Thy  mighty  power : 
Thou  art  my  Shield  from  foes  abroad, 
At  home,  my  Safeguard  and  my  Tower. 

3  To  Thee  I  will  address  my  prayer, 

To  whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe  ; 
So  shall  I,  by  Thy  watchful  care, 
Be  guarded  safe  from  every  foe, 

XIII.  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

405  l,  m. 

LOOK  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day, 
O  God  of  mercy  and  of  might ! 
In  pity  look  on  those  who  stray 
Benighted  in  this  land  of  light. 

2  In  peopled  vale,  in  lonely  glen, 

In  crowded  mart,  by  stream  or  see, 
How  many  of  the  sons  of  men 
Hear  not  the  message  sent  from  Thee  ! 

3  Send  forth  Thy  herald's  Lord,  to  call 

The  thoughtless  young,  the  hardened  old, 
A  scattered,  homeless  flock,  till  all 
Be  gathered  to  Thy  peaceful  fold. 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  413 

4  Send  them  Thy  mighty  Word  to  speak, 

Till  faith  shall  dawn,  and  doubt  depart, 
To  awe  the  "bold,  to. stay  the  weak, 
And  bind  and  heal  the  broken  heart. 

5  Then  all  these  wastes,  a  dreary  scene, 

That  makes  us  sadden  as  we  gaze, 
Shall  grow  with  living  waters  green, 
And  lift  to  heaven  the  voice  of  praise. 

406  10  s. 

RISE,   crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem, 
rise ! 
Exalt  thy  towering  head,  and  lift  thine  eyes  ; 
See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display, 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day. 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  court  adorn  ; 
See  future  sons  and  daughters  yet  unborn 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise, 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies. 

3  See  barbarous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  the  light  and  in  thy  temple  bend ; 
See  thy  bright  altars  thronged  with  prostrate 

kings, 
While  every  land  its  joyful  tribute  brings. 

4  The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke  decay, 
Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt  away ; 
But  fixed  this  Word,  this  saving  power  re- 
mains ; 

Thy  realms  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns! 

407  7,6. 

OUR  country's  voice  i3  pleading, 
Ye  men  of  God,  arise ! 
His  providence  is  leading, 


414  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

The  land  before  you  lies; 
Day-gleams,  are  o'er  it  brightening, 

And  promise  clothes  the  soil ; 
Wide  fields,  for  harvest  whitening, 

Invite  the  reaper's  toil. 

2  Go,  where  the  waves  are  breaking 

On  California's  shore, 
Christ's  precious  Gospel  taking, 

More  rich  than  golden  ore ; 
On  Alleghany's  mountains, 

Through  all  the  western  vale, 
Beside  Missouri's  fountains, 

Rehearse  the  wondrous  tale. 

3  The  love  of  Christ  unfolding, 

Speed  on  from  east  to  west, 
Till  all,  this  cross  beholding, 

In  Him  are  fully  blest. 
Great  Author  of  salvation, 

Haste,  haste  the  glorious  day, 
When  we  a  ransomed  nation, 

Thy  sceptre  shall  obey. 

408  l.m.  61. 

A  WAKE,  Thou  Spirit,  who  didst  fire 
/jl  The  watchmen  of  the  Church's  youth, 
Who  faced  the  foe's  envenomed  ire, 

Who  witnessed  day  and  night  Thy  truth 
Whose  voices  loud  are  ringing  still, 
And  bringing  hosts  to  knowThy  will. 

2  Lord  let  our  earnest  prayer  be  heard, 
The  prayer  Thy  Son  hath  bid  us  pray, 

For  lo,  thy  children's  hearts  are  stirred 
In  every  land  in  this  our  day, 

To  cry  with  fervent  soul  to  Thee, 

O  help  us,  Lord  !  so  let  it  be  I 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  415 

3  O  haste  to  help,  ere  we  are  lost ! 

.  Send  preachers  forth,  in  spirit  strong, 
Armed  with  Thy  Word,  a  dauntless  host, 

Bold  to  attack  the  rule  of  wrong  ; 
Let  themthe  earth  for  Thee  reclaim, 

Thy  heritage,  to  know  Thy  name. 

4  Would  there  were  help  within  our  walls  ! 

O  let  Thy  Spirit  come  again, 
Before  whom  every  barrier  falls, 

And  now  once  more  shine  forth  as  then  ! 
O  rend  the  heavens  and  make  us  free  ! 
Come,  Lord,  and  bring  us  back  to  Thee  I 

5  And  let  Thy  Word  have  speedy  course, 

Through  every  land  be  glorified, 
Till  all  the  heathens  know  its  force, 

And  fill  Thy  churches  far  and  wide ; 
Wake  Israel  from  his  sleep,  O  Lord, 
And  spread  the  conquest  of  Thy  Word  ! 

6  The  Church's  desert  paths  restore  ; 

Let  stumbling-blocks  that  in  them  lie 
Hinder  Thy  Word  henceforth  no  more  : 

Error  destroy,  and  heresy, 
And  let  Thy  Church,  from  hirelings  free, 
Bloom  as  a  garden  fair  to  Thee  ! 

409  c.  m. 

MY  G-od,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 
And  make  it  always  Thine, 
That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  Thee  decline. 

2  Before  the  cross  of  Him  who  died, 
Behold,  I  prostrate  fall; 
Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 
Let  Christ  fce  all  in  all ! 


416  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

3  Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace, 

Adopt  me  for  Thine  own  ; 
That  I  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 
And  worship  at  Thy  throne  ! 

4  May  the  dear  blood,  once  shed  for  me, 

My  blest  atonement  prove, 

That  I  from  first  to  last  may  be 

The  purchase  of  Thy  love  ! 

5  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 

To  Thee  be  ever  given  : 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven  ! 

410  7s. 

THINE  forever  !  God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above; 
Thine  forever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  forever  !     Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife  ; 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day, 

3  Thine  forever  !     O  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest  ! 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
O  defend  us  to  the  end. 

4  Thine  forever  !     Saviour,  keep 
These  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep  ! 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 

Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  417 

5  Thine  forever  !    Thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven 

411  CM 

THE  saints  on  earth  and  those  above 
But  one  communion  make  ; 
Joined  to  their  Lord,  in  bonds  of  love, 
All  of  His  grace  partake. 

2  One  family  Ave  dwell  in  Him, 

One  Church  above,  beneath  ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, — • 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

3  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  commands  we  bow : 
Part  of  the  host  have  passed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

4  Lo  !  thousands  to  their  endless  home 

Are  swiftly  borne  away  ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  must  launch  as  they. 

5  Lord  Jesus  !  be  our  constant  Guide  ! 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  death's  cold  flood  its  waves  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

412  8  7. 

HARK  !  the  Church  proclaims  her  honor, 
And  her  strength  is  only  this  : 
God  hath  laid  her  choice  upon  her, 
And  the  work  she  doth  is  His. 

2  He  His  Church  has  firmly  founded, 
He  will  guard  what  He  began  \ 

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418  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

We  by  sin  and  foes  surrounded, 
Build  her  bulwarks  as  we  can. 

3  Frail  and  fleeting  are  our  powers, 

Short  our  days,  our  foresight  dim, 
And  we  own  the  choice  not  ours, 
We  were  chosen  first  by  Him. 

4  Onward,  then  !  for  nought  despairing, 

Calm  we  follow  at  His  Word, 
Thus  through  joy  and  sorrow  bearing 
Faithful  witness  to  our  Lord. 

5  Though  we  here  must  strive  in  weakness, 

Though  in  tears  we  often  bend, 
What  His  might  began  in  meekness 
Shall  achieve  a  glorious  end. 


01 


XIV.  CATECHISM. 
413 

|Uft  heavenly  Father,  hear 
The  prayer  we  offer  now  ; 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near, 
To  Thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfill 
Thy  holy  will  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply 

While  by  Thy  word  we  live  : 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  power, 

From  Satan's  wiles,  defend; 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 


S.  M 


CATECHISM.  419 

5  Thine  shall  forever  be 
Glory  and  power  divine 
The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty, 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  Thine. 

414  s.  m. 

THE  Saviour  kindly  calls 
Our  children  to  His  breast ; 
He  folds  them  in  His  gracious  arms, 
Himself  declares  them  blest. 

2  "Let  them  approach,"  He  cries, 

"Nor  scorn  their  humble  claim  , 
The  heirs  of  heaven  are  such  as  these, 
For  such  as  these  I  came." 

3  With  joy  we  bring  them,  Lord, 

Devoting  them  to  Thee, 
Imploring,  that,  as  we  are  Thine, 
Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 

415  L.  M. 

THIS  child  we  dedicate  to  Thee, 
O  God  of  grace  and  purity  ! 
Shield  it  from  sin  and  threatening  wrong, 
And  let  Thy  love  its  life  prolong. 

2  Oh,  may  Thy  Spirit  gently  draw 
Its  willing  soul  to  keep  Thy  Law, 
May  virtue,  piety,  and  truth, 
Dawn  even  with  its  dawning  youth. 

3  We  too,  before  Thy  gracious  sight, 
Once  shared  the  blest  baptismal  rite, 
And  would  renew  its  solemn  vow 
With  love,  and  thanks,  and  praises,  now. 

4  Grant  that,  with  true  and  faithful  heart, 
We  still  may  act  the  Christian's  part, 
Cheered  by  each  promise  Thou  hast  given, 
And  laboring  for  the  prize  in  heaven. 


420  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

41G  L.  M- 

NOW  Christ,  the  very  Son  cf  God, 
On  sinners  sends  another  flood  ; 
It  is  the  water  which  the  Lord 
Has  comprehended  in  the  Word. 

2  This  flood,  to  cleanse  sin's  leprosy, 
Mere  earthly  water  cannot  be  ; 
But  water  and  God's  gracious  Word 
Conjoined,  this  saving  bath  afford. 

3  "Go  ye,"  says  Christ,  "my  Word  proclaim, 
Baptise  the  nations  in  God's  nvjar.: 

All  who  are  baptized  and  believe 
My  full  salvation  shall  receive." 

4  God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
To  be  baptized  invites  the  host. 
He  will  be  present,  though  unseen, 
From  all  their  sins  to  wash  them  clean. 

5  So  too,  by  our  repentance,  must 
The  old  man,  with  his  sins  and  lust, 
Be  daily  drowned,  and  then  arise 

A  new  man,  righteous,  pure,  and  wise. 

6  That  by  the  water  and  the  Word 
We're  born  again,  we  thank  Thee,  Lord  I 
In  life  and  death  Thine  let  us  be, 

And  Thine  in  all  eternity. 

417  8,6,8,8, 

FATHER,  who  hast  created  all 
In  wisest  love,  we  pray 
Look  on  this  babe,  who  at  Thy  call 

Is  entering  on  life's  way. 
Bend  o'er  it  now  with  blessing  fraught 
And  make  Thou  something  out  of  naught. 


CATECHISM.  421 

2  O  Son,  who  diedst  for  us,  behold, 

We  bring  our  child  to  Thee  ! 
Great  Shepherd,  take  it  to  Thy  fold, 

Thine  own  for  aye  to  be  : 
Defend  it  through  this  earthly  strife 
And  lead  it  on  the  path  of  life. 

3  Spirit,  who  broodest  o'er  the  wave, 

Descend  upon  this  child  ; 
Give  endless  life,  its  spirit  lave 

With  waters  undefiled : 
Grant  it,  while  yet  a  babe  to  be 
A  child  of  God,  a  home  for  Thee  ! 

4  O  God,  what  Thou  command' st  is  done: 

We  speak,  but  Thine  the  might. 
This  child  which  scarce  has  seen  the  sun, 

O  pour  on  it  Thy  light, 
In  faith  and  hope,  in  joy  and  love, 
Thou  Sun  of  all  below,  above  I 

418  L.  M. 

TWAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 
When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betrayed  Him  to  His  foes. 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake  5 
What  love  through  all  His  actions  ran  ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  He  spake ' 

3  "This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin  ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food  :" 
Then  took  the  cup  and  blessed  the  wine  ; 
u'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood." 

4  "Do  this,"  He  said,  "till  time  shall  end, 

In  memory  of  your  dying  Friend 


422  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

Meet  at  my  table  and  record 
The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

5  Jesus,  Thy  feast  we  celebrate  ; 

We  show  Thy  death,  we  sing  Thy  name, 
Till  Thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

419  L.  M. 

AT  Thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 
Here  we  attend  Thy  dying  feast ; 
Thy  blood,  like  wine,  adorns  the  board, 
And  Thine  own  flesh  feeds  every  guest. 

2  Our  faith  adores  Thy  bleeding  love, 

And  trusts  for  life  in  one  that  died  ; 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 

And  fling  their  scandals  on  the  cause ; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  His  cross. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age, 

He  that  was  dead  has  left  His  tomb ; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  He  come. 

420  l.  m. 

0  JESUS  !  bruised  and  wounded  more 
Than  bursted  grape,  or  bread  of  wheat, 
The  Life  of  life  within  our  souls, 
The  Cup  of  our  salvation  sweet ! 

2  We  come  to  show  Thy  dying  hour, 

Thy  streaming  vein,  Thy  broken  flesh  ; 
And  still  the  blood  is  warm  to  save, 

And  still  the  fragrant  wounds  are  fresii. 


CATECHISM.  433 

3  O  Heart !  that,  with  a  double  tide 

Of  blood  and  water  maketh  pure, 
O  Flesh  !  once  offered  on  the  cross, 
The  gift  that  makes  our  pardon  sure ; 

4  Let  never  more  our  sinful  souls 

The  anguish  of  Thy  cross  renew  ; 
Nor  forge  again  the  cruel  nails, 
That  pierced  Thy  victim  body  through. 

5  Come,  Bread  of  heaven,  to  feed  our  souls, 

And  with  Thee,  Jesus  enter  in  ! 
Come,  Wine  of  God  !  and  as  we  drink, 
His  precious  blood  wash  out  our  sin  ! 

421  10s. 

DRAW  nigh  and  take  the  body  of  your  Lord, 
And  drink  the  holy  blood  for  you  out- 
poured. 
Offered  was  He  for  greatest  and  for  least, 
Himself  the  victim  and  Himself  the  priest. 

2  He  that  in  this  world  rules  His   saints,   and 

shields, 
To  all  believers  life  eternal  yields  ; 
With  heavenly  bread  makes  them  that  hunger 

whole, 
Gives  living  waters  to  the  thirsting  soul. 

3  Approach  ye  then  with  faithful  hearts  sincere, 
And  take  the  pledges  of  salvation  here. 

O  Judge  of  all,  our  only  Saviour  Thou, 
In  this  Thy  feast  of  love  be  with  us  now. 

422  7,6. 

0  LIVING  Bread  from  heaven, 
How  hast  Thou  fed  Thy  guest ! 
The  gifts  Thou  now  hast  given 
Have  filled  my  heart  with  rest. 


424  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

0  wondrous  Food  of  blessing ! 

0  Cup  that  heals  our  woes  I 
My  heart,  this  gift  possessing, 

In  thankful  song  o'erflows. 

2  My  Lord,  Thou  here  hast  led  me 

Within  Thy  holiest  place, 
And  there  Thyself  hast  fed  me 

With  treasures  of  Thy  grace : 
And  Thou  hast  freely  given 

What  earth  could  never  buy, 
The  Bread  of  life  from  heaven, 

That  now  I  shall  not  die  ! 

3  Thou  givest  all  I  wanted 

The  Food  can  death  destroy ; 
And  Thou  hast  freely  granted 

The  Cup  of  endless  joy, 
Ah,  Lord  I  do  not  merit 

The  favor  Thou  hast  shown, 
And  all  my  soul  a<nd  spirit 

Bow  down  before  Thy  Throne  ! 

4  Lord,  grant  me  that,  thus  strengthened 

With  heavenly  food,  while  here 
My  course  on  earth  is  lengthened, 

1  serve  with  holy  fear : 

And  when  Thou  call'st  my  spirit 
To  leave  this  world  below, 

1  enter,  through  Thy  merit, 
Where  joys  unmingled  flow. 

423  L.  m. 

MY  GOD,  and  is  Thy  table  spread  ? 
And  does  Thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow  ? 
Thither  be  all  Thy  children  led, 
And  let  them  all  its  sweetness  know. 


CATECHISM.  425 

2  Hail,  sacred  feast,  which  Jesus  makes, 

Rich  banquet  of  His  flesh  and  blood  I 
Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 
That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food  I 

3  Why  are  its  blessings  all  in  vain 

Before  unwilling  hearts  displayed  ? 
Was  not  for  us  the  Victim  slain  ? 
Are  we  forbid  the  children's  bread  ? 

4  O  let  Thy  table  honored  be, 

And  furnished  well  with  joyful  guests  ; 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  sacred  pledges  tastes. 

424  l.  m. 

AX  awful  mystery  is  here 
To  challenge  faith  and  waken  fear ; 
The  Saviour  comes  as  food  divine 
Concealed  in  earthly  bread  and  wine. 

2  This  world  is  loveless — but  above, 
What  wondrous  boundlessness  of  love  ! 
The  King  of  glory  stoops  to  me. 

My  spirit's  life  and  strength  to  be. 

3  In  consecrated  wine  and  bread 

No  eye  perceives  the  mystery  dread, 
But  Jesus'  words  are  strong  and  clear : 
"My  body  and  my  blood  are  here." 

4  How  dull  are  all  the  powers  of  sense, 
Employed  on  proofs  of  love  immense  ! 
The  richest  food  remains  unseen, 
And  highest  gifts  appear  how  mean ! 

5  But  here  we  have  no  boon  on  earth, 
And  faith  alone  discerns  its  worth  ; 
The  Word,  not  sense,  must  be  our  guide, 
And  faith  assure,  since  sight's  denied. 


426  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

6  Lord  show  us  still  that  Thou  art  good, 
And  grant  us  evermore  this  food  .     • 
Give  faith  to  ev'ry  wav'ring  soul 
And  make  each  wounded  spirit  whole. 

4  2  o  s  M. 

THY  table  I  approach, 
Dear  Saviour,  hear  my  prayer, 
O  let  no  unrepented  sin 
Prove  hurtful  to  me  there. 

2  Lo,  I  confess  my  sins, 

And  mourn  their  wretched  bands 
A  contrite  heart  is  ever  wont 
To  find  grace  at  Thy  hands. 

b  Thy  body  and  Thy  blood, 

Once  slain  and  shed  for  me, 
Are  taken  at  Thy  table  here — 
A  wondrous  mystery  1 

4  Here  I  with  mouth  and  soul, 

Incomprehensibly, 
Shall  eat  the  precious  flesh  of  Christ 
In  blest  reality. 

5  Search  not  how  this  takes  place, 

Nor  whether  it  can  be ; 
God  can  accomplish  vastly  more 
Than  seemeth  plain  to  Thee. 

6  Vouchsafe,  O  blessed  Lord, 

That  earth  and  hell  combined, 
May  ne'er  about  this  Sacrament 
A  doubt  raise  in  my  mind. 

7  And  may  I  never  fa«l 

To  thank  Thee  day  and  night 

For  Thy  true  body  and  true  blood, 

O  God,  my  Peace  and  Light  1 


CATECHISM.  427 

426 

INVITED,  Lord,  by  boundless  grace,    l.m. 
I  stood  a  guest  before  Thy  face  ; 
As  Host  Thou  spreadst  no  common  food  ; 
Here  is  Thy  body  and  Thy  blood  ! 

2  How  holy  is  this  Sacrament, 

Where  pardon,  peace,  and  life  are  spent ! 
This  bread  and  cup  my  lips  have  pressed. 
Thou  biessedst,  and  my  soul  is  blessed. 

3  Now  lettest  Thou  Thy  guest  depart 
With  full  assurance  in  his  heart ; 

For  such  communion,  Lord,  with  Thee 
May  a  new  life  my  offering  be. 

4  When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  glory  come 
To  gather  all  Thy  people  home, 
Then  let  me,  as  Thy  heavenly  guest, 

In  anthems  praise  Thee  with  the  blest  ? 

XVI.  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION, 
42  7  .  l.m.61. 

MY  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 
Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousnes : 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  name. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

2  When  darkness  veils  His  lovely  face 
I  rest  on  His  unchanging  grace  ; 

In  every  high  and  stormy  gale, 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

3  His  oath,  His  covenant,  and  blood, 
Support  me  in  the  sinking ^ood ; 


428  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

When  every  earthly  prop  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

4  "When  I  shall  launch  to  worlds  unseen, 

0  may  I  then  be  found  in  Him, 
Dressed  in  His  righteousness  alone, 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne. 
On  Christ*,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

428  c.  p.m. 

I  DO  not  come  because  my  soul 
Is  free  from  sin,  and  pure,  and  whole, 
And  worthy  of  Thy  grace  ; 

1  do  not  speak  to  Thee  because 
I've  ever  justly  kept  Thy  laws, 

And  dare  to  meet  Thy  face. 

2  I  know  that  sin  and  guilt  combine 
To  reign  o'er  every  thought  of  mine, 

And  turn  from  good  to  ill ; 
I  know  that  when  I  try  be 
Upright,  and  just,  and  true  to  Thee, 

I  am  a  sinner  still  ! 

3  I  know  that  often  when  I  strive 
To  keep  a  spark  of  love  alive 

For  Thee,  the  powers  within 
Leap  up  in  unsubmissive  might, 
And  oft  benumb  my  sense  of  right, 

And  pull  me  back  to  sin. 

4  I  know  that,  though  in  deeds  of  good 
I  spend  my  life,  I  never  could 

Atone  for  all  I've  done  : 
But  though  my  sins  are  black  as  night, 
I  dare  to  come  before  Thy  sight, 

Because  I  trust  Thy  Son. 


THE  REDEEMER.  429 

In  Him  alone  my  trust  I  place — 
Come  boldly  to  Thy  throne  of  grace, 

And  there  commune  with  Thee : 
Salvation  sure,  O  Lord,  is  mine, 
And,  all-unworthy,  I  am  Thine, 

For  Jesus  died  for  me  I 


XVII.  THE  REDEEMER. 

429  8,7. 

JESUS,  Thou  art  mine  forever, 
Dearer  far  than  earth  to  me  ; 
Neither  life  nor  death  shall  sever 
Those  sweet  ties  which  bind  to  Thee. 

2  All  were  drear  to  me  and  lonely, 

If  Thy  presence  gladdened  not ; 
While  I  sing  to  Thee — Thee  only, 
Mine's  an  ever  blissful  lot. 

3  Thou  alone  art  all  my  Treasure, 

Who  hast  died  that  I  may  live, 
Thou  conferrest  noblest  pleasure, 
Who  dost  all  my  sins  forgive. 

4  Brightest  gems  and  fairest  flowers, 

Lose  their  beauty  in  Thy  frown ; 

Joy  and  peace,  like  balmy  showers, 

In  Thy  smile  come  gently  down. 

5  Jesus,  thou  art  mine  forever, 

Suffer  not  myself  to  stray ; 
Let  me  in  my  weakness  never 
Cast  my  priceless  pearl  away. 

6  Lamb  of  God  !  I  do  implore  Thee, 

Guard,  support  me,  lest  I  fall: 
Let  me  evermore  adore  Thee, 
Be  my  everlasting  All. 


430  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

XVIII.  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

430  6*. 

THY  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord, 
However  dark  it  be  ! 
Lead  me  by  Thine  own  hand ; 
Choose  out  my  path  for  me. 
I  dare  not  choose  my  lot : 
I  would  not,  if  I  might ; 
Choose  Thou  for  me,  my  God, 
So  shall  I  walk  aright. 

2  The  kingdom  that  I  seek 

Is  Thine  ;   so  let  the  way 
That  leads  to  it  be  Thine, 

Else  I  must  surely  stray. 
Take  Thou  my  cup  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  fill, 
As  best  to  Thee  may  seem ; 

Choose  Thou  my  good  and  ill. 

3  Choose  Thou  for  me  my  friends, 

My  sickness  or  my  health ; 
Choose  Thou  my  cares  for  me, 

My  poverty  or  wealth, 
Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great  or  small ; 
Be  Thou  my  Guide,  my  Strength, 

My  Wisdom  and  my  All. 

431  8,7. 

WHAT  a  Friend  we  have  in  Jesus, 
All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear, 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 

Everything  to  God  in  prayer  ! 
O  what  peace  we  often  forfeit, 
O  what  needless  pain  we  bear, 


CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  431 

All  because  we  do  not  carry 
Everything  to  God  in  prayer. 

2  Have  we  trials  and  temptations  ? 

Is  there  trouble  anywhere  ? 
We  should  never  be  discouraged,— 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Can  we  find  a  friend  as  faithful, 

Who  will  all  our  sorrows  share  ? 
Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness, — 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 

3  Are  we  weak  and  heavy  laden, 

-  Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care  ? 
Precious  Saviour,  still  :>ur  Refuge,— 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Do  thy  friends  despise,  forsake  thee  ? 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer ; 
In  His  arms  He'll  take  and  shield  thee, 

Thou  wilt  find  a  solace  there. 

432  est 

THE  Lord's  my  Shepherd,  I'll  not  want  s 
He  makes  me  down  to  lie 
In  pastures  green  ;  He  leadeth  me 
The  quiet  waters  by. 

2  My  soul  He  doth  restore  again : 

And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
Within  the  path  of  righteousness, 
E'en  for  His  own  name's  sake. 

3  Yea,  though  I  walk  in  death's  dark  vale 

Yet  will  I  fear  no  ill ; 
For  Thou  art  with  me,  and  Thy  rod 
And  staff  me  comfort  still. 

4  My  table  Thou  hast  furnished 

In  presence  of  my  foes, 


432  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

My  head  Thou  dost  with  oil  anoint 
And  my  cup  overflows, 

5  Goodness  and  mercy,  all  my  life, 
Shall  surely  follow  me ; 
And  in  God's  house  for  evermore 
My  dwelling-place  shall  be. 

433  lis. 

HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  His  excellent  Word  ,• 
What  more  can  He  say,  than  to  you  He  hath 

said, 
Who  unto  the  Saviour  for  refuge  have  fled  ? 

2  In  every  condition, — in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth, 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
As  thy  days  may  demand  shall  thy  strength 

ever  be. 

3  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  Oh,  be  not  dismayed  ; 
For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid  : 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 

stand, 
Upheld  by  My  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

4  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  overflow  ; 

For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie. 
My  grace,  all-suflicient,  shall  be  thy  supply  ; 
The  flames  shall  not  hurt  thee  ;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine 


CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  433 

6  E'en  down  to  old  age  my  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love  ; 
And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be  borne. 

7  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose 

1  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  His  foes  ; 

That  soul,  though  all  Hell  should  endeavor  to 

shake, 
I'll  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake  ! 

434  6.4. 

QAVIOURl  I  follow  on, 
U  Guided  by  Thee, 
Seeing  not  yet  the  hand 

That  leadeth  me ; 
Hushed  be  my  heart  and  still 
Fear  I  no  further  ill, 
Only  to  meet  Thy  will 

My  will  shall  be. 

2  Riven  the  rock  for  me 

Thirst  to  relieve, 
Manna  from  heaven  falls 

Fresh  every  eve; 
Never  a  want  severe 
Causeth  my  eye  a  tear, 
But  Thou  dost  whisper  near, 

"Only  believe  •" 

3  Often  to  Marah's  brink 

Have  I  been  brought ; 
Shrinking  the  cup  to  drink, 

Help  I  have  sought ; 
And  with  the  prayer's  ascent, 
Jesus  the  branch  hath  rent-^* 
Quickly  relief  hath  sent, 

Sweetening  the  draught. 


434  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

4  Saviour !  I  long  to  walk 

Closer  with  Thee ; 
Led  by  Thy  guiding  hand, 

Ever  to  be 
Constantly  near  Thy  side, 
Quickened  and  purified, 
Living  for  Him  who  died 

Freely  for  me  ! 

435  5,5,8,8,5,5. 

TESUS  !  be  our  Guide, 
tJ   As  through  life  we  glide  ; 
Faithfully  in  our  behaviour 
May  we  follow  Thee,  dear  Saviour  : 
Lead  us  by  Thy  hand 
Through  to  Fatherland. 

2  When  the  world  is  cold, 
Let  us  to  Thee  hold ; 

When  the  cup  of  sorrow  draining, 
May  we  do  so  uncomplaining ; 
For  through  trials  we 
Find  our  way  to  Thee. 

3  When  affliction's  smart 
Anguishes  the  heart — 

Though  our  life  be  woe  and  weakness  ; 
Help  us  bear  our  cross  in  meekness  ; 
May  we  keep  in  mind, 
God's  a  Father  kind. 

4  Order  Thou  our  ways, 
Lord  !  through  all  our  days  ; 
Though  our  path  be  dark  and  cheerless, 
Jesus  with  us,  we'll  be  fearless  ; 

Open,  when  life's  o'er, 
Lord  !  to  us  Thy  door  I 


CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  435 

436  8,5. 

LORD  !  'tis  not  that  I  did  choose  Thee, 
That  could  never  he 
For  this  heart  would  still  refuse  Thee, 

Thou  hast  chosen  me  : 
Hast  from  all  the  sin  that  stained  me, 

Washed  and  set  me  free  ; 
And  unto  this  end  ordained  me, — 
That  I  live  to  Thee. 

2  'Twas  Thy  sovereign  mercy  called  me, 

Taught  my  opening  mind  ; 
Else  the  world  had  yet  enthralled  me, 

To  Thy  glories  blind. 
Now  my  heart  owns  none  above  Thee ; 

For  Thy  grace  I  thirst ; 
Knowing  well  that,  if.  I  love  Thee, — 

Thou  didst  love  me  first. 

3  Praise  the  God  of  all  creation, 

For  His  boundless  love  ; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  Expiation, 

Priest  enthroned  above, 
Praise  the  Spirit  of  salvation, 

Him  by  whom  we  live ; 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  Godhead  give ! 

437  L.M. 

0  BLEST  the  house,  whate'er  befall, 
Where  Jesus  Christ  is  all  in  all ; 
Yea,  if  He  were  not  dwelling  there, 
How  poor,  and  dark,  and  void  it  were  t 

2  O  blest  that  house  where  faith  ye  find, 
And  all  within  have  set  their  mind, 
To  trust  their  God  and  serve  Him  still, 
And  do  in  all  His  holy  will. 


436  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

3  O  blest  the  parents  who  give  heed 
Unto  their  children's  foremost  need, 
And  weary  not  of  care  or  cost : 

To  them  and  heaven  shall  none  be  lost. 

4  Blest  such  a  house,  it  prospers  well, 
In  peace  and  joy  the  parents  dwell, 
And  in  their  children's  lot  is  shown 
How  richly  God  can  bless  His  own. 

5  Then  here  will  I,  and  mine  to-day 
A  solemn  cov'nant  make  and  say : 
Though  all  the  world  forsake  Thy  Word, 
I  and  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord. 

438  7, 6. 

HP  HE  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden, 
1   That  earliest  wedding  day, 
The  primal  marriage  blessing, — 
It  hath  not  passed  away. 

2  Still  in  the  pure  espousal 

Of  Christian  man  and  maid, 
The  Holy  Three  are  with  us, 
The  threefold  grace  is  said. 

3  Be  present,  awful  Father, 

To  give  away  this  bride, 
As  Eve  Thou  gav'st  to  Adam 
Out  of  His  own  pierced  side. 

4  Be  present,  Son  of  Mary, 

To  join  their  loving  hands, 
As  Thou  didst  bind  two  natures 
In  Thine  eternal  bands. 

5  Be  present,  Holiest  Spirit, 

To  bless  them  as  they  kneel, 
As  Thou  for  Christ  the  Bridegroom 
The  heavenly  spouse  dost  seal. 


CHRISTIAN  LIFE,  43V 

6  O  spread  Thy  pure  wings  o'er  them, 

Let  no  ill  power  find  place, 
When  onward  to  Thine  altar 
Their  hallowed  path  they  trace, 

7  To  cast  their  crowns  before  Thee 

In  perfect  sacrifice, 
Till  to  the  home  of  gladness 
With  Christ's  own  Bride  they  rise. 

439  c.  m. 

THRICE  happy  souls,  who,  born  of  heaven, 
While  yet  they  sojourn  here 
Humbly  begin  their  days  with  God, 
And  spend  them  in  His  fear. 

2  Midst  hourly  cares  may  love  present 

Its  incense  to  Thy  throne  : 
And  while  the  world  our  hands  employs 
Our  hearts  be  Thine  alone  ! 

3  When  to  laborious  duties  called, 

Or  by  temptation  tried, 
We'll  seek  the  shelter  of  Thy  wings, 
And  in  Thy  strength  confide. 

4  As  different  scenes  of  life  arise, 

Our  grateful  hearts  would  be 
With  Thee  amid  the  social  band, 
In  solitude  with  Thee. 

5  At  night  we  lean  our  weary  heads 

On  Thy  paternal  breast, 
And  safely  folded  in  Thine  arms, 
Resign  our  powers  to  rest. 

6  In  solid  pure  delights,  like  these, 

Let  all  my  days  be  passed  ; 
Nor  shall  I  then  impatient  wish, 
Nor  shal1 1  fear  the  last. 


438  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

440  7s.  6L 

SEEING  I  am  Jesus'  lamb, 
Ever  glad  at  heart  I  am 
O'er  my  Shepherd  kind  and  good, 
Who  provides  me  daily  food, 
And  His  lamb  by  name  doth  call, 
For  He  knows  and  loves  us  all. 

2  Guided  by  His  gentle  staff 
Where  the  sunny  pastures  laugh, 
I  go  in  and  out  and  feed, 
Lacking  nothing  that  I  need; 
When  I  thirst,  my  feet  He  brings 
To  the  fresh  and  living  springs. 

3  Shall  I  not  rejoice  for  this  ? 
He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His : 

And  when  these  bright  days  are  past, 
Safely  in  His  arms  at  last 
He  will  bear  me  home  to  heaven ; 
Ah,  what  joy  hath  Jesus  given  ! 

441  7s, 

LAMB  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee  ; 
Thou  shalt  my  Example  be ; 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild, 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  child. 

2  Fain  I  wrould  be  as  Thou  art ; 
Give  me  Thy  obedient  beart. 
Thou  art  pitiful  and  kind : 
Let  me  have  Thy  loving  mind. 

3  Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  Thy  gracious  hands  I  am. 
Make  me,  Saviour,  what  Thou  art, 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart. 

4  I  shall  then  show  forth  Thy  praise, 
Serve  Thee  all  my  happy  days : 


PRAISE.  4. 

Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ,  the  ho  ly  Child,  in  me. 

XXI.  PRAISE 

442  7s. 

SWELL  the  anthem,  raise  the  song, 
Praises  to  our  God  belong ; 
Saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
Praises  to  the  heavenly  King. 
Blessings  from  His  liberal  hand 
Flow  around  this  happy  land  : 
Kept  by  Him,  no  foes  annoy ; 
Peace  and  freedom  we  enjoy. 

2  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway 
May  we  cheerfully  obey  ; 
Never  feel  oppression's  rod, 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 
Hark  !  the  voice  of  nature  sings 
Praises  to  the  King  of  kings  ; 
Let  us  join  the  choral  song, 
And  the  grateful  notes  prolong. 

443  c.  m. 

LORD  !  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, 
Of  every  clime  and  coast, 
Oh,  hear  us  for  our  native  land, 
The  land  we  love  the  most. 

2  Oh,  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe, 

With  peace  our  borders  bless, 
With  prosperous  times  our  cities  crown, 
Our  fields  with  plenteousness. 

3  Unite  us  in  the  sacred  love 

Of  knowledge,  truth  and  Thee : 
And  let  our  hills  and  valleys  shout 
The  songs  of  liberty. 


440  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

4  Here  may  religion,  pure  and  rnild, 

Smile  on  our  Sabbath  hours  ; 
And  piety  and  virtue  bless 
The  home  of  us  and  ours. 

5  Lord  of  the  nations,  thus  to  Thee 

Our  country  we  commend  ; 
Be  Thou  her  Refuge  and  her  Trust, 
Her  everlasting  Friend. 

444  l.  m. 

0  BLESS,  Thou  heavenly  Potentate 
With  wisdom,  strength,  the  powers  of  state, 
That  wrong  and  violence  may  cease, 
And  Church  and  home  abide  in  peace. 

2  Bless  rich  and  poor,  the  great  and  small, 
Both  friend  and  foe ;  Lord,  bless  Thou  all 
The  family  on  earth  in  love, 

And  fit  all  for  Thy  home  above. 

3  Thus,  with  Thy  blessing  on  each  hand, 
Will  peace  and  plenty  fill  the  land, 

And  righteousness  spring  from  the  earth, 
And  life  below  have  higher  worth, 

4  All  praise  to  Thee,  O  King  of  kings, 
Whose  grace  to  us  such  blessing  brings  ; 
Thee,  with  the  Father,  we  adore, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  forevermore. 

445  7s. 

PRAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days  ! 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  joy, 
Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ, 
For  the  blessings  of  the  field, 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield  ; 
For  the  fruits  in  full  supply, 
Ripened  'neath  the  summer  sky;~ 


PRAISE.  441 

2  All  that  spring  with  bounteous  hand 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; 
All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich,  o'erflowing  stores; 
These  to  Thee,  my  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow ; 
And  for  these  my  soul  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

446  7s.61 

WHAT  our  Father  does  is  well : 
Blessed  truth  His  children  tell! 
Though  He  send,  for  plenty,  want, 
Though  the  harvest-store  be  scant, 
Yet  we  rest  upon  His  love, 
Seeking  better  things  above. 

2  What  our  Father  does  is  well : 
Shall  the  willful  heart  rebel 
If  a  blessing  He  withhold 

In  the  field,  or  in  the  fold? 
Is  He  not  Himself  to  be 
All  our  Store  eternally  ? 

3  What  our  Father  does  is  well : 
Though  He  sadden  hill  and  dell, 
Upward  yet  our  praises  rise 

For  the  strength  His  Word  supplies. 
He  has  called  us  sons  of  God ; — 
Can  we  murmur  at  His  rod  ? 

4  What  our  Father  does  is  well : 
May  the  thought  within  us  dwell; 
Though  nor  milk  nor  honey  flow, 
In  our  barren  Canaan  now, 

God  can  save  us  in  our  need, 
God  can  bless  us,  God  can  feed. 


442  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

5  Therefore  unto  Him  we  rais  e 
Hymns  of  glory,  songs  of  praise  ; 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son 
And  the  Sprit,  Three  in  One, 
Honor  might,  and  glory  be, 
Now  and  through  eternity. 


XXII.  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

447  11,10. 

COME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish, 
Come  to  the  mercy  seat,  fervently  kneel, 
Here  bring   your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell 
your  anguish ; 
Earth  hath  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  comfortless,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,   fadeless  and  pure  ; 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying- 
Earth  hath  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
cure. 

3  There  see  the   Bread  of  life  ;   see  water  flow- 

ing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,   pure  from 
above ; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love  :  come  ever  knowing 

Earth  hath  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  re- 
move. 

448  6,4 
REARER,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

ll    Nearer  to  Thee  ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me, 
Still  all  my  songs  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 


DEATH  AND   BURIAL.  443 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

2  Nearer,  my  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee, 
Who  to  Thy  cross  didst  come 

Dying  for  me  ! 
Strengthen  my  willing  feet ! 
Hold  me  in  service  sweet 

Nearer,  0  Christ,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

3  Nearer,  0  Comforter, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 
Who  with  my  loving  Lord 

Dwellest  with  me ! 
Grant  me  Thy  fellowship  ! 
Help  me  each  day  to  keep 

Nearer,  my  Guide,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

4  But  to  be  nearer  still, 

Bring  me,  0  God  ! 
Not  by  the  visioned  steeps 

Angels  have  trod. 
Here  where  Thy  cross  I  see 
Jesus,  I  wait  for  Thee, 

Then  evermore  to  be 
Nearer  to  Thee  ! 


XXIII.  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 

449  c.  m 

WHY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 
Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  His  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward,  too, 
As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 


444  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Nor  would  we  wish  the  hoars  more  slow; 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  scattered  all  the  gloom. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  lie  blessed, 

And  softened  every  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  the  dying  Head? 

5  Thence  He  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way  ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  we,  too,  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising-day. 


6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 
And  bid  our  kindred  rise, 
Awake  !  ye  nations  under  ground, 
Ye  saints  1  ascend  the  skies  I 


XXIY.  ETERNITY. 

450  cm. 

0  PARADISE  !   O  Paradise  ! 
Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest  ? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 
AVhere  they  that  loved  are  blest  ? 

Ref. — Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 
Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 


ETERNITY.  445 


2  O  Paradise  !  O  Paradise  ! 

The  world  is  growing  old  ; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest,  and  free 

Where  love  is  never  cold  ? 
Ref. — 

3  O  Paradise  !    O  Paradise  ! 

I  greatly  long  to  see 
The  special  place  my  dearest  Lord 

In  love  prepares  for  me. 
Ref  — 

4  Lord  Jesus,  King  of  Paradise, 

Oh,  keep  me  in  Thy  love, 
And  guide  me  to  that  happy  land 

Of  perfect  rest  above  1 
Ref.  — 


XXV.  DOXOLOGIEb. 


1  8.M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  One  in  Three, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  forever  be. 

2  CM. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God,  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

3  L.  M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

4  l.  >r.  61 

TO  GOD  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory  in  the  highest  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven  ; 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

5  c.  P.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  heaven's  triumphant  host 
And  saints  on  earth  adore; 
Be  glory,  as  in  ages  past, 
And  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


DOXOLOGIES.  447 

0  H.  >I. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  blest, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  be  addrest ; 
As  heretofore  And  shall  be  so 

It  was,  is  now,  For  evermore. 

7  7,6. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Eternal  One  and  Three, 
As  was  and  is  forever, 
All  praise  and  glory  be. 

8  6,4. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
All  praise  be  given  : 
Crown  Him  in  every  song ; 
To  Him  our  hearts  belong : 
Let  all  His  praise  prolong 
On  earth,  in  heaven. 
0  Trochaic.  7s. 

HOLY  Father,  holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  I 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  Thee 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 

10  7s. 

PRAISE  the  Name  of  God  most  high; 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky  ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost : 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last. 

11  8, 7. 

PRAISE  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven. 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise  ; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  day. 


448  DOXOLOOIES. 

12  8,7. 

PRAISE  the  God  of  all  creation ; 
Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love  ; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  Expiation, 

Priest  and  King,  enthroned  above ; 
Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, 
Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live ; 
Undivided  adoration 
To  the  great  Jehovah  give. 

13  8,7,4.7. 

GREAT  Jehovah  we  adore  Thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne  ; 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 

14  8, 7,  7. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 

Everlasting  Three  in  One : 
Thee  let  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
Now,  henceforth,  and  evermore. 

15  7,6. 

GLORY  be  to  God  most  high, 
Glory  to  the  Saviour, 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Now,  henceforth,  forever. 

16  6,5. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Spirit 
Endless  one  in  Three, 
Now,  henceforth,  forever, 
Glory  be  to  Thee. 


DOXOLOGIES.  449 

1 7  Dactylic,  lis. 

0  FATHER  Almighty,  to  Thee  be  addrest, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever 
blest, 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from 
heaven ; 
As    was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever   be 
given. 

18 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father  i 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit ! 
Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One 

Glory,  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run. 

2  Glory  be  to  Him  who  loved  us, 

Washed  us  from  each  spot  and  stain 
Glory  be  to  Him  who  bought  us, 
Made  us  kings  with  him  to  reign ! 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  King  of  angels  ! 

Glory  to  the  Church's  King  ! 
Glory  to  the  King  of  nations  1 
Heaven  and  earth  your  praises  bring ; — 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  King  of  glory  bring. 

4  Glory,  blessing,  praise  eternal ! 

Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sings, 
Honor,  riches,  power,  dominion  ! 
Thus  its  praise  creation  brings ; 

Glory,  glory, 
Glory  to  the  King  of  kings. 

21 


ARRANGEMENT  OF  HYMNS, 


ii 
in 

IV 

v 

VI 

VII 

VIII 

IX 

X 

XI 

XII 

HIII 


XIV 


XV 
XVI 


Sunday         - 

1  Opening  1.4.6.7.8.13.14. 

2  Closing  2.3.5.9.10.11.12. 
Advent  and  Christmas 
New  Year        - 
Epiphany    - 
Presentation     - 
Passion        - 

Easter  -        - 

Ascension     - 

Pentecost        - 

Trinity         .... 

Michaelmas    - 

Reformation        ... 

The  Word  and  the  Church 

1  Glory  of  the  Word  143.148.149. 
150.153. 

2  Power  163.169, 

3  Invitation  155.166.167. 

4  Cornerstone  Laying  139.140. 

5  Dedication  146.147.159. 

6  Protection  of  14 J. 143.145.152.165. 

168.1W.412. 

7  Loyalty  to  151.156.158.160.161.409. 

8  Communion  of  Saints  157.411. 

9  Mission  144.154.162.i64.405.406.40: 

408. 

Catechism    -        -        -         - 

1  Ten  Commandments  172.173. 

2  Creed  174.175. 

3  Prayer  176.413. 

4  Baptism  177-179.414-417. 

5  Absolution  180. 181. 

6  Lord's  Supper  182-186.418-426. 
Repentance      - 

Faith  and  Justification 


1-  14 

15-  40 

41-  49 

50-  52 

53-  57 

58-  87 

88-  98 

99-108 

109-122 

123-131 

132-134 

135-138 

139-170 


171-186 


187-203 
204-221 


401 
402 


403-404 

405  412 


413-436 


427-428 


450 


ARRANGEMENTS  OF  HYMNS. 


451 


XVII  The  Redeemer       -        -    - 

222-242 

429 

XVIII  The  Christian  Life     -     -    - 

243-285 

430-441 

1  Trust  in  God  343.245.247.248.251. 

258.261.267.283.284.430.432.433.436 

2  Following  Christ  244.246.349.254. 

276.434.435. 

3  Prayer  253.256.257.259.263-266.270. 

271.431. 

4  Watchfulness  260.269.273,285 

5  Resolve  and  Holiness  262.  268. 

272.277.279.280.282. 

6  Experience  252.255.278. 

7  Family  437. 

8  Marriage  250.438.439. 

9  Children  274.275. 440.44L 

XIX  Morning        - 

286-295 

XX  Evening         - 

296-309 

XXI  Praise             - 

310-334 

442-446 

1  Harvest  312.325.445.446. 

2  Independence  Day  442. 

3  National  443.444. 

XXII  The  Cross  and  Comfort   - 

335-367 

447-448 

XXIII  Death  and  Burial 

368-386 

449 

XXIV  Eternity 

387-400 

450 

XXV  Doxologies       - 

1-18 

INDEX   OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Any  alteration  of  the  text  of  a  hymn  is  indicated  by  an 
"a"  after  the  name  of  the  author  or  translator. 


NO. 

A  great  and  mighty  wonder        - 

Anatolius.—J.  M.  Neale,  Tr.  16 

A  hymn  of  glory  let  us  sing-Beda.-E.B.  Charles,  Tr.  .   99 

A  Lamb  goes  uncomplaining  forth    -     Composite.  58 

A  mighty  Fortress  is  our  God— Church  Book,  Tr.  a.  135 

Abide,  O  dearest  Jesus                              A.  Crull,  Tr.  2 

Abide  with  me !  fast  falls  the  eventide  H.  F.  Lyte.  368 

Again  is  come  the  new  church  year        -         Comp.  15 

Ah,  God,  my  days  are  dark  indeed    -       -       Comp.  335 
Ah,  Lord  our  God,  let  them  not  be  confounded  - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  336 

Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed    -       -       I.  Watts.  59 
Alas !  my  God  !  my  sins  are  great       -  .    - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  187 

All  glory  be  to  God  on  high  -  C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  1 
All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name          - 

From  E.  Perronet,  a.  222 

All  my  heart  this  night  rejoices       -        -       Comp.  17 
All  praise  to  Jesus'  hallowed  name        - 

B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  18 

All  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt       -       H.  Bonar,  ?  204 
All  things  hang  on  our  possessing       - 

0.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  243 

Almighty  God,  Thy  Word  is  cast  -  From  J.  Cawood  3 

Am  I  soldier  of  the  cross                          I.  Watts,  a.  244 

An  awful  mystery  is  here                                 M.  Loy.  424 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail        -        C.  Wesley,  a.  337 

And  must  this  body  die       -                      I.  Watts,  a.  369 

And  will  the  Judge  descend        -        P.  Doddridge.  387 
And  wilt  Thou  pardon,  Lord        - 

Jos  of  the  Studium—J.  M.  Neale,  Tr.  188 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory         -         A.Steele.  53 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat     -     J.Newton.  205 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise                                  C.  Wesley,  a.  206 

Arise,  sons  of  the  Kingdom       -                       Comp.  19 

Asleep  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep        -       M.  Mackay.  370 
(452) 


*    INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES.  453 

NO. 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old       -      -       W.C  Dix.  50 

At  Thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord     -     I.  Watts.  419 

Awake,  my  heart,  with  gladnes-.  -  J.  Kelly,  Tr.  a.  88 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun    -     Th.  Ken.,  a.  286 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays       -       S.  Medley,  a.  310 
Awake,  Thou  Spirit,  who  didst  fire      - 

G.  H.  Bogatzky—Miss  Winkworth,  Tr.  408 
Baptized  into  Thy  name  most  holy        - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  177 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne        -        L  Watts,  a.  311 

Before  Thy  throne  I  now  appear       -       -        Comp.  296 

Behold,  a  stranger's  at  the  door       -       J.  Grigg,  a.  189 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind     -     S.  Wesley,  Sr.  60 

Behold  the  sure  Foundation-stone      -      I.  Watts.  139 

Beloved,  it  is  well       -                                 -       Anon.  338 
Beloved  Jesus,  what  law  hast  Thou  broken      -     - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  61 

Blessed  Jesus,  at  Thy  word  -  C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  4 

Blessed  Jesus,  here  we  stand       -                       Comp.  178 

Blest  be  Thy  love,  dear  Lord                       J.  Austin.  245 

Blest  is  the  man,  forever  blest                     I.  Watts.  207 
Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning 

it.  Heber.  402 
By  grace  I'm  saved,  grace  free  and  boundless 

M.  Loy,  Tr.  a.  208 

Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be         -         W.  McComb.  223 

Christ,  everlasting  Source  of  light        -         Comp.  297 

Christ,  the  Life  of  all  the  living        -        -       Comp.  62 

Christ,  the  Lord  is  risen  again-C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  89 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day        -        C.Wesley.  90 
Christ,  Thou  art  the  sure  Foundation       - 

J.  M.  Neale.  Tr.  a.  140 
Christ,  Thou  the  Champion  of  the  band  who  own 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  141 

Christ  whose  glory  fills  the  skies        -        C.Wesley.  224 
Come,  follow  me,  the  Saviour  spake 

C.  W.  Schaeffer,  Tr.  a.  246 

Come,  God  Creator,  Holy  Ghost-L.  W.  Bacon,  Tr.  a.  109 
Come  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing 

E.  Caswall,  a.  20 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come                              J.  Hart,  a.  110 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord           -          Comp.  Ill 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove       -       I.  Watts.  112 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs     -     I  Watts.  63 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare       -        J.  Newton.  190 

Come,  O  come,  Thou  quickening  Spirit      -      Comp.  113 

Come,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice    -   A.  L.  Barbauld.  191 

Come*  Thou  almighty  King          -         O.  Wesley,  a.  123 


454  INDEX  OP  FIRST  LINES. 

NO. 

Come,  Thou  precious  Ransom,  come  -  A.  Orull,  Tr.  21 

Come  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain  -  J.  Montgomery.  64 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come      -     H.  Alford,  a.  312 

Come,  ye  weary  sinners,  come       -       C.  Wesley ,a.  192 
Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish      -     - 

T.  Moore.  447 

Commit  whatever  grieves  thee       -      J.  Kelly,  Tr.  339 

Day  of  wrath  !  that  day  of  mourning      - 

Th.  dt  Celano—W.  J.  Irons,  Tr.  a.  388 

Days  and  moments  quickly  flying  -   Edw.  Caswall.  401 

Dear  Christians,  one  and  all  rejoice        -        Corny.  209 

Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul         -         A.  Steele.  340 

Deck  thyself,  my  soul,  with  gladness       -       Comp.  182 

Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner        -        T.  Hastings.  193 

Draw  us  to  Thee       -        -        -        -       A.  Crull,  Tr.  100 
Draw  nigh  and  take  the  body  of  your  Lord 

J.M.Neale,Tr.  421 

Enslaved  by  sin  and  bound  in  chains    -     A.  Steele.  65 

Farewell !  I  say  with  gladness-C  Wirikworth,  Tr.  a.  371 

Father,  in  whom  we  live       -       -        C.  Wesley,  a.  124 

Father  of  glory,  to  Thy  name        -       -       I.  Watts.  125 

Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  prof ound-J".  Cooper.  126 

Father  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word      -      A.  Steele,  a.  142 
Father,  who  has  created  all 

A.  Knapp.—Miss  Wirikworth,  Tr.  a.  417 

Fear  not,  O  little  flock,  the  f  oe-C.  Winkivorth,  Tr.  a.  143 

Forever  with  the  Lord                         J.  Montgomery.  389 

For  me  to  live  is  Jesus        -                               Comp.  372 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace      -     H.  Downton,  a.  41 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies     -      I.  Watts.  313 

From  heaven  above  to  earth  I  come       -        Comp.  22 

From  God  shall  naught  divide  me          -         Comp.  341 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains       -        B.  Heber.  144 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise                 I.  Watts.  314 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken     -     J.  Newton.  145 

Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night     -      Th.  Ken.,  a.  298 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane                       J.  Montgomery.  66 

God,  from  all  eternity                              A.  Crull,  Tr  247 
God  is  love,  His  mercy  brightens        - 

SirJ.Bowring,a.  342 

God  llveth  still                                      F.  E.  Cox,  Tr.  a.  343 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way       -       W.  Cowper.  344 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace       -       -       H.  F.  Lyte.  315 


INDEX  OP  FIRST  LINES.  455 

NO. 

God  of  my  life,  to  Thee  I  call         -         W.  Cowper.  345 

God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power  -  C.  Wesley.  248 

God  the  Father,  be  our  Stay      -     P.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  127 

God  who  madest  earth  and  heaven      -     P.  Heber.  299 

God  who  madest  earth  and  heaven        -         Comp.  287 

Grace!  't  is  a  charming  sound       -       P.  Doddridge.  210 

Gracious  Spirit,  Dove  divine        -        J.  Stocker,  a.  114 
Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand       - 

P.  Doddridge.  42 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear  -  W.  B.  Collyer.  390 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God       -                      I.  Watts.  146 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah    -    W.  Williams.  249 

Had  God  not  come,  may  Israel  say-P.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  136 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise       -       C.  Wesley,  a.  101 

Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus  -  From  J.  Bakewell.  67 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed       -       J.  Montgomery.  23 

Happy  the  man  who  feareth  God  -P.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  850 

Hark !  a  voice  divides  the  sky          -          C.  Wesley.  373 

Hark  !  a  voice  saith,  All  are  mortal        -        Comp.  374 

Hark !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices-^T/i.  Kelly,  a.  102 
Hark !  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes 

P.  Doddridge.  24 

Hark !  the  herald-angels  sing        -        C.  Wesley,  a.  25 
Hark !  the  Church  proclaims  her  honor 

P.  Flemming.—Miss  Winkworth.  Tr.  412 

Hark !  what  mean  those  holy  voices  -  J.Cawood,  a.  26 

Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise                     J.  Fawcett.  194 

Help,  Helper,  help  in  fear  and  need        -        Comp.  346 
Help  us,  O  Lord  !  behold,  we  enter     - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  43 

Here  in  Thy  name,  eternal  Lord  -   J.  Montgomery.  147 

Holy  Father,  Thou  hast  taught  me-Presb.  Hymnal.  251 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine                      A.  Peed,  a.  115 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet    -      -      I.  Watts,  a.  148 

How  can  I  thank  Thee,  Lord         -        A.  Crull,  Tr.  252 
How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 

Geo.  Keith,  ?  433 

How  lovely  now  the  morning-star-F.  E.  Cox,  Tr.  a.  288 

How  precious  is  the  Book  divine     -     J.  Fawcett.  149 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts  - 1.  Watts.  150 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds  -  J.  Newton.  225 

I  am  content !  My  Jesus  liveth  still  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  91 

x  do  not  come  because  my  soul     -     F.  B.  St.  John.  428 

I  fall  asleep  in  Jesus'  wounds  -  C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  375 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say         -         H.  Bonar.  211 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  -    From  S.  Medley:  92 

X  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus                             H.  Bonar%  a.  213 


456  INDEX  OP  FIRST  LINES. 

NO. 

I  leave  all  things  to  God's  direction  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  348 
I  leave  Thee  not !  Thou  art  my  Jesus  ever 

Dr.  Alexander,  Tr,  a.  226 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath  -I.  Watt*,  a.  316 

I  love  Thy  Zion,  Lord                                T.  Dwight,  a.  151 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep       -                      H.  Bonar.  227 

I  will  sing  my  Maker's  praises     -                     Comp.  317 
I  would  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to  stay 

W.  A.  Muhlenberg.  376 

If  God  Himself  be  for  me       -                             Comp.  349 

If  God  were  not  upon  our  side-C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  137 
If  thou  but  suffer  God  to  guide  thee        -       -        - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  350 
Immanuel,  we  sing  Thy  praise         - 

C.  Winkworth.  Tr.  a.  38 

In  Death's  strong  grasp  the  Saviour  lav    -    Comp.  93 

In  God,  my  faithful  God      -     C.  Wirikw&rth,  Tr.  a.  351 

In  peace  and  joy  I  now  depart-!/.  W.  Bacon,  Tr.  a.  54 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory      -      Sir  J.  Bow-ring.  68 
In  Thee,  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust     - 

C.  Winkw&rth,  Tr.  a.  352 

In  these  our  days  so  perilous     -     B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  152 

Id  vain  would  boasting  reason     -     From  A.  Steele.  153 

Invited,  Lord,  by  boundless  grace                             ?  426 

In  weariness  and  pain       -                      C.Wesley,  a.  353 

Jehovah,  let  me  now  adore  Thee        - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  253 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home      -      From  Fr.  Baker.  391 
Jerusalem,  the  golden-        -        -        -        - 

B.  de  Morlaix.—J.  M.  Neale,  Tr.  392 
Jerusalem,  thou  city  fair  and  high         - 

C.  Wirikw&rth,  Tr.  a.  393 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be  -  J.  Grigg  &  B.  Francis.  2^8 
Jesus,  Brightness  of  the  Father        - 

Rhabanus  Maurus.—E.  Caswell,  Tr.  a.  133 

Jesus- be  our  Guide     -      Zinzendorf.—L.  Heyl,  Tr.  435 

Jesus  Christ  my  sure  Defence-C.  Winkworth,  Tr.a,  94 

Jesus  Christ,  our  blessed  Saviour      -       -      Comp.  183 

Jesus  Christ,  who  came  to  save-L.  W.  Bacon,  Tr.  a,  95 

Jesus,  grant  that  balm  and  healing       -          Comp.  69 

Jesus,  I  live  to  thee        -                         H.  Harbaugh.  377 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken       -             H.  F.  Lute.  254 

Jesus,  I  will  ponder  now        -        -       A.  CruU,  Tr.  70 

Jesus,  Saviour  come  to  me      -                            Comp.  229 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus  only       -       -            A.Crull,Tr.  230 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul                                C.  Wesley.  231 

Jesus  rr«v  great  High  Priest        -        -       J.  Watts.  7i 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES.  4:57 

NO 

Jesus,  my  Truth,  my  Way                           C.  Wesley.  255 

Jesus,  priceless  Treasure       •      C.  Wirikworth,  Tr.  232 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun    -     I.  Watts,  a.  154 

Jesus  sinners  doth  receive        -        -        .       Comp.  195 
Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee       - 

Bernard— E. Casual, Tr.  a.  283 

Jesus  Thou  art  mine  forever-                         M.  Loy.  429 

Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness- J.  Wesley,  Tr.  a.  213 

Jesus,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me  -  J.  Wesley,  Tr.  a.  234 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come        -      I.  Watts.  27 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea      -       Ch.  Elliott,  a.  214 

Lamb  of  God,  we  fall  before  Thee        -       J.  Hart.  215 

Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee                       C.  Wesley.  441 

Let  every  ear  attend                                      I  Watts.  155 

Let  me  be  Thine  for  ever       -                              Comp.  156 

Let  not  such  a  thought  e'er  grieve  thee- J".  Kelly,  Tr.  347 

Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky      -       Th.  Cotter  ill.  116 
Let  the  earth  now  praise  the  Lord       -       - 

C.  Wirikworth,  Tr.  a.  28 
Let  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road 

HosMns.  394 

Let  us  all  with  gladsome  voice        -         -        Comp.  29 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates        - 

C.  Winkworth  Tr.  a.  30 

Light  of  the  gentile  nations  -  C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  55 
Look  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day       - 

W.  C.  Bryant.  405 

Lo  !  God  to  heaven  ascendeth     -   F.  E.  Cox,  Tr.  a.  i03 
Lo !  upon  the  altar  lies        -                -        - 

Thomas  Aquinas.— From  E.  Caswall,  Tr.  184 
Lord,  as  Thou  wilt,  deal  Thou  with  me 

E.  Cronenwett,  Tr.  a.  256 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing  -  W.  Shirley,  a.  5 

Lord  God,  Thy  praise  we  sing     -     B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  318 

Lord  God,  we  all  to  Thee  give  praise        -       Comp.  133 

Lord  God,  who  art  my  Father  dear  -    A.'Crull,  Tr.  354 

Lord,  grant  that  e'er  we  pure  retain-3f .  Loy,  Tr.  a.  171 
Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  257 

Lord,  in  Thy  kingdom  there  shall  be    -   J.  Aostice.  157 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care      -       B.  Baxter,  a.  355 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  Thee  alone       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  im 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  Life,  my  Light       -      Comp.  72 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  strong  Herb  Thou  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  96 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  us  attend        -        -        Comp.  6 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  true  Man  and  God       -        - 

C.  Winhworth.  Tr.  a.  378 


458  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LIKES. 

NO. 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  with  us  abide      -       -       Camp.  158 

Lord  Jesus,  Thou  art  truly  good       -       -       Comp,  185 

Lord,  keep  us  in  Thy  Word  and  work       -       Comp.  138 

Lord  of  hosts,  to  Thee  we  raise   -    J.  Montgomery.  159 

Lord  of  my  life  !  O  may  Thy  praise     -      A.  Steele.  289 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above                              I.  Watts.  7 

Lord,  open  Thou  my  heart  to  hear  -  -  Comp.  8 
Lord,  'tis  not  that  I  did  choose  Thee    -     - 

Josiah  Conder.  436 
Lord,   while  for  all  mankind  we  pray       - 

John  R.  Wreford.  443 

Lord,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults    -    I.  Watts.  216 

May  God  be  praised  henceforth  and  blest  forever 

B.  Massie,  Tr.  a,  186 

May  God  bestow  onus  His  grace       -       -       Comp.  160 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour    -   J.  Newton  9 

May  we  Thy  precepts,  Lord  fulfil   -       E.  Osier,  a.  161 

My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave       -         -               Comp.  235 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee                          R.  Palmer.  258 

My  Father,  cheering  name                -        N.  Y.  Coll.  356 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray            Ch.  Elliott.  259 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day-Matthew  Bridges  409 

My  God,  and  is  Thy  table  spread  ?  -  Ph.  Doddridge.  423 

My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less        -        -               ?  427 

My  inmost  heart  now  raises       -                      Comp.  290 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard                               G.  Heath.  260 

My  soul,  now  bless  Thy  Maker-C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  319 

My  soul,  repeat  His  praise              •      -     J.  Watts.  320 

My  spirit  on  Thy  care        -        -        -        H.  F.  Lyte.  261 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee       -        -        S.F.  Adams.  357 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee        -        -       H.  D.  Ganse.  448 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock  -  Tate  &  Brady.  404 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts  I.  Watts,  a.  73 
Now  Christ,  the  very  Son  of  God       - 

xvii  Cent.  C.  H.  L.  S.  416 
Now  God  be  with  us,  for  the  night  is  closing 

C.  Winkworth, .Ti\  a.  300 

Now  do  we  pray  God  the  Holy  Ghost  -  Comp,  120 
Now  hush  your  cries,  and  shed  no  tear      -      -     - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  379 

Now  I  have  found  the  sure  foundation  -  Comp.  217 
Now  lay  we  calmly  in  the  grave       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  380 

Now  let  us  come  before  Him       -      J.  Kelly,  Tr.  a.  44 

Now  may  He  who  from  the  dead       -      J.  Newton.  10 

Now  our  worship  sweet  is  o'er     -      M.  Loy  Tr.a.  11 


INDEX  OP  FIRST  LINES.  459 

NO. 

Now  praise  we  Christ,  the  Holy  One        -       - 

B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  31 

Now  rest  beneath  night's  shadows         -        Comp.  301 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God     -     C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  321 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone-  Village  Hymns.  291 


0  bleeding  Head,  and  wounded       -       -       Comp.  74 
O  blest  the  house,  whate'er  befall       - 

Comp.  437 

O  bless,  Thou  heavenly  Potentate                            ?  444 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul                             I.  Watts.  322 
O  Christ,  our  true  and  only  Light       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  162 
Our  country's  voice  is  pleading 

Mrs.  M.  F.  Anderson.  407 

O  darkest  woe        __---.       Comp.  75 

O  dearest  Jesus,  Thee  I  pray                   A.  Crull,  Tr.  56 

O  enter,  Lord,  Thy  temple         -                        Comp.  117 

O  faithful  God,  we  worship  Thee       -       -       Comp.  180 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink-  W.H.  Bathurst,  a.  262 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing     -     C.  Wesley,  a.  236 
O  1'riend  of  souls,  how  blest  am  I 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  237 

O  God,  forsake  me  not      ,      -      -      A.  Crull,  Tr.  263 

O  God,  from  heaven  look  down  and  see     -      Comp.  163 

O  God  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand  -  P.  Doddridge,  a.  264 

O  God,  Thou  faithful  God        -                          Comp.  265 

O  God,  Thou  righteous,  faithful  God  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  197 

O  holy,  blessed  Trinity       -       -       C.  H.  L.  S.Tr.a,  292 

O  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God    -       -       -A.  Crull,  Tr.  118 

O  Holy  Spirit  enter  in    -              -                      Comp.  H9 
O  how  blest  are  ye  whose  toils  are  ended 

H.  W.  Longfellow,  Tr.  a.  381 

O  how  great  is  Thy  compassion      -      A.  Crull,  Tr,  218 
O  Jesus,  King  most  wonderful      -.--■—•„ 

Bernard— E.  Caswall,  Tr.  238 
0  Jesus,  bruised  and  wounded  more        - 

Mrs.  C.  F.  Alexander  420 

O  Jesiis,  King  of  glory        -                               Comp.  51 

O  Jesus,  Lamb  of  God,  who  art       -       A.  CruU,  Tr.  198 
O  living  Bread  from  heaven       - 

JMfcs  Winkworth,  Tr.  422 

O  Lamb  of  God,  most  holy    -    C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  76 

O  Lord,  how  shall  I  meet  Thee        -         -        Comp.  32 

O  Lord,  Hove  Thee  from  my  heart         -         Comp.  266 

O  Lord,  I  sing  with  mouth  and  heart       -       Comp.  323 

O  Lord,  my  best  desire  fulfill   *      -      -W.  Cowper.  267 


460  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

NO. 

O  Lord  my  God,  I  cry  to  Thee  -C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  382 

O  Lord  our  Father  thanks  to  Thee    -   A.  Crull,  Tr.  45 
0  Love,  who  f  ormedst  me  to  wear       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  268 

O  Morning-Star,  how  fair    -     C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  239 

O  Paradise,  O  Paradise,        -       Frederick  W.  Faber.  450 
O  rejoice,  ye  Christians,  loudly       - 

G.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  33 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God        -        J.  Montgomery.  164 

O  that  I  had  a  thousand  voices         -        -        Comp.  324 

O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways  -  /.  Watts,  a.  269 
O  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows 

Th.  Haweis,  a.  358 

O  Thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry  -  I.  Watts,  a,  199 

O  Thou  who  wouldst  not  have        -       G.  Wesley,  a.  270 

Oft  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe        -        -       H.  K.  White.  359 

On  what  has  now  been  sown       -              J.  Newton.  12 
One  thing's  needful!  then,  Lord  Jesus       - 

F.  E.  Cox,  Tr.  a.  240 
Our  country's  voice  is  pleading        - 

Mrs.  M.  F.  Anderson.  407 

Gur  Father,  Thou  in  heaven  above         -        Comp.  176 

Our  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past                    I.  Watts.  383 

Our  God  so  loved  the  world  that  He  -   A.  Grull,  Tr.  219 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hear        -      J.  Montgomery.  413 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead         -       G.  Wesley.  104 

Out  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee       -        -        Comp.  200 

Praise  God  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  clay  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  34 
Praise,  O  praise  our  God  and  King     - 

Sir.  H.  W.  Baker.  325 
Praise  to  the  Lord  the  Almighty,  the  King  of  crea- 
tion       -------       Comp.  326 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire  -  J.  Montgomery.  271 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise-  Mrs. A.  L.Barbauld  445 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  ye  sons  of  clay     -       A.  Crull,  Tr.  35 

Renew  me,  O  eternal  Light                      A.  Crull,  Tr.  272 

Return,  O  wanderer,  return        -        W.  B.  Collyer,  201 

Rise,  my  soul,  to  watch  and  pray       -       -       Comp.  273 
Rise  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise ! 

A.  Pope.  406 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me      -       A.  M.  Toplady,  a.  220 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing  -J.  Edmeston.  302 

Saviour,  1  follow  on       -       -      -       C.  S.  Robinson.  434 

Saviour  of  the  heathen  come       -                      Comp.  36 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee       -       Sir  R.  Grant.  78 
Saviour,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding     - 

W.  A.  Muhlenberg.  274 


INDEX  OP    FIRST  LINES.  461 

NO. 

See,  world !  thy  Life  assailed        -         J.  Kelly ;  Tr.  77 
Seeing  I  am  Jesus'  lamb        -        ----- 

Miss  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  440 

Seems  it  in  my  anguish  lone  -  G.  Winkworth,  Tr,  a.  360 

Send,  O  God,  a  gentle  shower        -         A.  Crull,  Ir.  131 
Seven  times  our  blessed  Saviour  spoke       - 

F.  E.  Cox,  Tr.  a.  79 
Shepherd  of  tender  youth        - 

Clemens  Al— Hunter's Sel.  Mel.,  Tr.  a.  275 
Since  Christ  has  gone  to  heaven,  His  home 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  105 

Since  now  the  day  hath  reached  its  close  -   Comp.  303 

Sink  not  yet,  my  soul,  to  slumber    -        -        Comp.  304 

Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye  die          -         G.Wesley.  303 

So  rest,  my  Rest          _____       Comp.  80 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise                              C.  Wesley.  376 

Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong                  I.  Watts.  337 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang   -  J.  Montgomery.  338 

Soul,  what  return  has  God,  Thy  Saviour     -     Comp.  377 

Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love     -     Chorale  Book.  133 
Stars  of  the  morning  so  gloriously  bright 

Jos.  of  the  Studium.—J.  M.  Neale,  Tr.  a.  134 

Stricken,  smitten,  and  afflicted         -         Th-  Kelly.  81 

Sun  of  my  soul.  Thou  Saviour  dear    -   J.  Keble,  a,  305 

Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song  -  Nathan  Strong.  443 

Thank  God  !  my  Jesus  cleanseth  me  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  57 
That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day        - 

Sir  W.  Scott,  a.  395 

That  man  a  godly  life  may  lead  -  B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  172 
The  abyss  of  many  a  former  sin        - 

Jos.  of  the  Studium.—J.  M,  Neale,  Tr.  203 

The  atoning  work  is  done     -       _       -       Th.  Kelly.  106 

The  Bridegroom  soon  will  call  us                       Comp.  37 

The  day  is  past  and  gone     -       -       -       N.  T.  Coll.  306 

The  day  is  surely  drawing  near    -    A.  Peter,  Tr.  a.  996 

The  happy  sunshine  now  is  gone       -       -       Comp.  307 
The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 

Th.  Kelly,  a.  107 

The  Lord  my  God  be  praised         -         A.  Crull,  Tr.  138 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare    -    J.  Addison.  341 

The  man  is  ever  blest       -                             I.  Watts.  27? 
The  mouth  of  fools  God  doth  confess       ------ 

B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  165 

The  mystery  hidden  from  the  eyes         -          Comp.  139 
The  new-born  Child  this  early  morn        -    •    - 

Ohio  Hymnal,  Tr.  a.  46 
The  old  year  now  hath  passed  away        - 

C,  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  4! 


462  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LIXES. 

NO. 

The  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear                  A.  Steele.  166 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts    -       -       H.  U.  Cmdcrdonk.  167 

The  year  begins  with  Thee                        J.  Keble,  a.  48 

The  saints  on  earth  and  those  above    -    I.  Newton.  411 

The  Saviour  kindly  calls        -         H.  U.  Ondcrdonk.  414 
The  Lord's  my  Shepherd,  I'll  not  want     - 

Francis  Rous.  432 

The  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden     -    JohnKcble.  438 

Thee,  O  Immanuel,  we  praise     -                       Comp.  88 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Lord      -       Th.  Cotterill,  a.  329 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  Strength,  mv  Tower 

C.~  Wink  worth.  Tr.a.  279 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood-  W.  Ctnoper,  a.  W 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight     -       -       I.  Watts.  oST 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest  -  W.  B.  Tappan,  398 

There  is  within  this  heart  of  mine    -    A.  Crull,  Tr.  280 
These  things  the  Seer  Isaiah  did  befall     - 

R.  Massie,  Tr.  139 

Thine  forever !  God  of  love       -       Mary  F.  Maude.  410 

Thine  for  ever!  God  of  love      -       Bosworth's  Coll.  281 

Thine  honor  rescue,  Christ  our  Lord  M.  Loy,  Tr.  a.  168 

This  is  the  dav  the  Lord  hath  made     -      I.  Watts.  13 

This  child  we  dedicate  to  Thee      -    S.  Gilman,  Tr.  415 

Thou  art  the  Wav,  to  Thee  alone       -       R.  Mant,  a.  212 

Thou  who  art  Three  in  unity       -        R.  Massie.  Tr.  131 

Though  in  the  midst  of  life  we  be-I?.  Mamie,  Tr.  a.  384 
Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life     - 

If.  Tate  &  X.  Brady.a.  330 

Through  Jesus' bloodv  merit        -        A.  Crull.  Tr.  221 

Through  the  day  Thy  love  hath  spared  usTh.Kelly.  308 
Thrice  happy  souls,  who,  born  of  heaven 

Ph.  Doddridge.  439 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on        -        J.  Watts.  809 

Thy  table  I  approach      ------?  425 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord        -        .        H.  Bonar.  430 

Thv  presence,  gracious  Lord,  afford    -    J.  Fawcett.  14 

Thy  soul,  O  Jesus,  hallow  me       -       M.  Loy,  Tr.  a.  83 
Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wise  design        - 

Holloicay's  Coll.  361 
To  God  be  glorv,  peace  on  earth       - 

Sup.  to  Tate  <k  Brady,  a .  331 

To  God.  the  Father  of  all  love        -        -         Comp.  333 
To  JordaD  came  our  Lord  the  Christ                 - 

R.  Massic.  Tr.  a.  179 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name       -        A.  Steele.  84 
To  shepherds,  as  they  watched  by  night 

R.  Massic,  Tr.  a.  39 

To  Thee,  Lord  Jesus,  thanks  we  give  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  85 

Twas  on  th»t  ^ark,  that  doleful  night  -  I.  Wcuts,  a.  418 


INDEX  OF  FIRST   LINES.  463 


NO. 

_  flying 
We  all  believe  in  one  true  God,  Father      -      Comp.     174 


i!Take,  awake  for  night  is  flying        -       -       Comp. 


We  all  believe  in  one  true  God,  Maker      -      Comp.  175 

We  Christians  may                     C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  40 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee     ------ 

Wesley's  P.  S.  &  Hymns,  a.  293 

We  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God     -     Minstrel.  333 

We  thank  Thee,  Jesus,  dearest  Friend             Comp.  108 

What  is  the  world  to  me      -      -      -       A.CruU,  Tr.  282 

What  a  friend  we  have  in  Jesus        -        .        -        ?  431 
What  our  Father  does  is  well       - 

Sir  Henry  W.  Baker,  Tr.  a.  446 
Whate'er  God  will,  let  that  be  done     - 

JV.  L.  Frothingham,  Tr.  a.  382 

Whatever  God  ordains  is  good    -       -       -       Comp .  363 

When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God       -     J.  Addison.  334 

When  1  can  read  my  title  clear     -       -       I  Watts.  283 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross     -    J.  Watts,  a.  86 
When  in  the  hour  of  utmost  need       -       -       .       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  364 
When  Israel  through  the  desert  passed    - 

B.  Beddome.  169 
When  my  last  hour  is  close  at  hand        - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  385 

When  o'er  my  sins  I  sorrow  -  C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  87 
When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies 

W.  Shrubsole.  294 
Where  wilt  Thou  go,  since  night  draws  near 

A.  Crull,  Tr.  97 
Where'er  I  go,  whate'er  my  task        - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  284 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun     -     J.Newton.  49 

While  yet  the  morn  is  breaking        -       -        Comp.  295 
Who  knows  how  near  my  end  may  be 

G.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  386 

Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom  -  Th.  Kelly,  a.  98 

Who  puts  his  trust                          C.  Winkworth  Tr.  366 

Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn?    I.  Watts,  a.  403 

Why  Herod,  unrelenting  foe       .       -       -       Comp.  f>2. 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends     -     I.  Watts.  449 

Why  should  sorrow  ever  grieve  me   -    J".  Kelly,  Tr.  365 

Wilt  thou,  O  man  live  happily     -    B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  173 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord                        P.  Doddridge.  285 

Yea,  as  I  live,  Jehovah  saith                    M.  Loy,  Tr.  181 
Yes .  there  remaineth  yet  a  rest        - 

0.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  400 
Zion  mourns  in  fear  and  angnish       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a,  367 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded     -       Th.  Kelly.  170 


TRANSLATIONS  FROM  THE  GERMAN. 

NO. 
Ach  bleib  bei  uns,  Herr  Jesu  Christ   - 

Dr.  JV.  Selneccer,  1587  158 

Ach  bleib  mitdeiner  Gnade  -  Dr.  J.  Stegmann,  1632  2 

Ach  Gott  und  Herr       -       -       M.  M .  Rutilius,  1604  187 

Ach  Gott,  verlass  mich  nicht       .        S.  Frank,  1725  263 
Ach  Gott,  von  Himmel  sieh  darein       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  163 

Ach  Gott,  wie  manches  Herzeleid     -    C.  Hojer,  1597  335 

Ach,  wie  gross  ist  deine  Gnade-Dr.  J.  Olearius,  1671  218 

Alle  Menschen  muessen  sterben  J.  G.  Albinus,  1652  374 

Allein  Gott  in  der  Hoeh'  sei  Ehr    -     JV.  Deciws,15?9  1 

Allein  zu  dir,  Herr  Jesu  Christ  -  J.  Schnessing,  1541  196 

Alles  ist  an  Gottes  Segen     -    Nuernberg  H.  B.,1676  243 

Also  hat  Gott  die  Welt  geliebt  -Dr.  J.  Olearius,  1671  219 

Auf ,  auf,  ihr  Reichsgenossen          -        J.  R  1st,  1651  19 

Auf,  auf,  meinHerr,  mit  Freuden-P.  Gerhardt,  1649  88 
Auf  Christi  Himmelfahrt  allein        - 

From  J.  Wegel in,  1636  i05 

Auf  meinen  lieben  Gott    -      S.  Weingaertner,  1609  351 

Aus  Onaden  soil  ich  selig  werden-C  L.  Scheldt,  1742  208 

Aus  meines  Herzens  Grunde    M.  I.  Matthesius,  1564  290 

Aus  tief  er  Not  schrei  ich  zu  dir-Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  200 

Beflehl  du  deine  Wege                      P.  Gerhardt,  1656  339 

Christ  lag  in  Todes  Banden     -    Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  93 
Christ  unser  Herrzum  Jordan  kara 

Dr.M.  Luther,  1543  179 

Christe,  der  du  bist  Tag  und  Licht-  W.Meusslin,  1527  29; 
Christe,  du  Beistand  deiner  Kreuzgera              - 

M.  A.  v.  Lowenstern,  1644  141 
Christi  Blut  und  Gerechtigkeit       - 

JV.  L.  CountZinzendorf,  1739  213 
Christum  wir  sollen  loben  schon       -       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  31 
Christus,  der  ist  niein  Leben       - 

Anna,  Countess  Stolberg,  1600  372 

Christus  ist  erstanden                         M.  Weisse,  1531  89 

Da  Jesus  an  des  Kreuzes  Stamra  -  - 

Hannav,H.  B.,  1616  79 

Dank  sei  Gott  in  der  Hoehe    -    J.  Muehlmann,  161  i  295 

Das  alte  Jahr  vergangen  ist      -     J  Steuerlein,  1588  47 

464 


TRANSLATIONS  FROM  THE  GERMAN.  4Q5 

NO. 

Das  neugeborne  Kindelein    -   M.  G.  Schneegas,  1597  46 

Der  Braeut  gam  wird  bald  ruf en  -  J.  Walther,  155i  37 

Der  du  bist  drei  in  Einigkeit    -    Dr.  M.  Luther,  1643  131 

Dich  bitt'ich,  trautes  Jesulein      -     B.  Helder,  1614  56 

Die  Nacht  ist  kommen                         P.  Herbert,  1566  300 

Die  Seele  Christi  heil'ge  mich  -  J.  Scheffler,  1617  83 
Dies  sind  die  heir  gen  zehn  Gebot'      - 

Dr.  M.  Luther.  1524  17J 

Dir,  dir,Jehova,  will  ich  singen  -  B.Crasselius,  1697  253 

Du  starker  Held,  Herr  Jesu  Christ  -  B.  Helder,  1620  96 

Ein'f  este  Burg  ist  unser  Gott  -  Dr.  M.  Luther, 1529  135 
Ein  Laemmlein  geht  und  traegt  die  Schuld 

P.  Gerhardt,  16i3  58 
Eins  ist  noth,  ach  Herr,  dies  Eine       - 

J.  H.  Schroeder,  1697  240 
Erhalt  uns  Herr,  bei  deinem  Wort       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1541  138 

Erneu're  mich,  O  ew'ges  Licht  -   J.  F.  Buopp^Oi  272 

Es  ist  gewisslich  an  der  Zeit     -     B.  Ringwaldt,  1581  396 

Es  ist  noch  eine  Buh'vorhanden  -  J.S.  Kunth,  1733  4(Xi 
Es  spricht  der  Unweisen  Mund  wohl-       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  165 
Es  wollt'uns  Gott  genaedig  sein        - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1514  160 

Freuet  euch,ihr  Christen  alle  -  C.  Keymann,  1616  33 
Freut  euch,  ihr  Menschenkinder  all   - 

G.Freund,  1591  35 
Eroehlich  soil  mein  Herze  springen        - 

P.  Gerhardt,  16L6  17 
Fuer  deinen  Thron  tret'ich  hierrait        - 

B.  v.  Hodenberg,  1640  £96 

Gelobet  sei  der  Herr            -       Dr.  J.  Olearius,  1671  128 

Gelobet  seist  du,  Jesu  Christ  -  Dr.  M.  Luther,  15?4  18 

Gott  der  Vater  wohn'uns  bei     -     Dr.  Luther,  J 524  127 

Gott  des  Himmels  und  der  Erden  -  H.  Alberti,  1640  287 

Gott,  du  hast  in  deinem  Sohn     -    C.  Neumann,  1680  247 

Gott  faehret  auf  gen  Himmel  Dr.  G.  W.  Sacer,  1661  103 

Gott  gieb  einen  milden  Begen    -     M.  Kramer,  1683  121 

Gott  lebet  noch  -  -  -  M.  J.  F.  Zihn,  1682  343 
Gott  lob,  mein  Jesus  macht  mich  rein       - 

Dr.  J.  Olearius,  1671  57 

Gott  sei  Dank  durch  alle  Welt  -  H.  Held,  1643  JW 
Gott  sei  gelobet  und  gebenedeiet       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  186 

Herr  Gott,  der  du  mein  Vater  bist        - 

M.  J.  Matthesvus,  1564  354 


466  TRANSLATIONS  FROM  THE  GERMAN. 

NO. 

HerrGott,  dich  loben  alle  wir    -    Dr.  P.  Eber,  1566  133 

Herr  Gott,  dich  loben  wir      -      Dr.  M.  Luther,  1533  318 
Herr  Gott,  erhalt  uns  fuer  urtd  fuer 

M,  L.  Helmbold,  1577  171 
Herr  Gott  Vater,  wir  preisen  dich              - 

M.  C.  Schneegas,  1595  45 
Herr  Jesu  Christ,  dich  zu  uns  wend'        - 

William  II  of  Saxe  Weimar .  1638  6 

Herr  Jesu  Christ,  du  hast  bereit    -    S.  Kinner,  1638  185 
Herr  Jesu  Christ,  wahr'r  Menschund  Gott 

Dr.  P.  Eber,  1557  378 

Herr  Jesu,  Licht  der  Heiden       -        J.  Franck,  1674  Ba 
Herr,  oeffne  mir  die  Herzensthuer      - 

Dr.  J.  Olearim,  1671  8 
Herr  unser  Gott,  lass  nicht  zu  Schanden  werden    - 

J.  Heerm an n ,  1640  336 
Herr,  wie  du  willt,  so  Schick's  mit  mir 

Dr.  C.  Melissandcr.  1574  256 
Herzlich  lieb  hah' ich  dich,  O  Herr     - 

M.  SchaUing.  1571  266 
Herzliebster  Jesu,  was  hast  du  verbrochen       - 

J.  Heerman n,  1630  61 

Hilf ,  Heifer,  hilf  in  Angrst  und  Not  -  M.  Moller,  1593  346 

Hilf,  Herr  Jesu,  lass  gelingen     -       -       J.  Rist,  1643  43 

Hinunter  ist  der  Sonnenschein    -    N.  Herman,  1560  307 

Hoert  auf  mit  Trauern  und  Klagen-iV.  Herman,  1542  379 

Ich  bin  bei  Gott  in  Gnaden        -       M.  S.  Dach,  1651  221 
Ich  bin  getauft  auf  deinen  Namen     - 

J.  J.  Rambach,  1735  177 
Ich  habe  g'nug,  mein  Jesus  lebet  noch       - 

M.  J.  F.Moeller,  1704  91 

Ich  habe  nun  den  Grund  gefunden- J.  A.  Rothe,  1728  2 1 7 

IchhalteGottinallemstille        -       -       Before  1697  348 
Ich  lass  dich  nicht,  du  sollst  mein  Jesus  bleiben 

W.  C.  Dessler.  1693  226 

Ich  ruf '  zu  dir,  Herr  Jesu  Christ-I>r.  P.  Speratuz,  1535  2o7 

Ich  singe  dir  mit  Herz  und  Mund-  P.  Gerhardt,  16o3  323 

Ich  will  dich  lieben,  meine  Staerke-J".  Scheffler,  16o7  279 

In  alien  meinen  Thaten     -      Dr.  C.  Flemming,  1633  284 

In  Christi  Wunden  schlaf '  ich  ein  -  Dr.  P.  Eber,\569  375 

In  dich  hab'ich  gehoffet,  Herr    -   A.  Reussner,  1533  352 

Ist  Gott  fuer  niich,  so  trete              P.  Gerhardt.  1664  349 

Jerusalem,  du  hochgebaute  Stadt  -  J.  Meyfart,  1626  ;i93 
Jesaia  deni  Propheten  das  geschah          - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1326  130 
Jesu,  deine  heil'gen  Wunden       ----- 

From  J.  Heermann,  16i4  -  69 

Jesu,  deine  Passion     -                      S.  v.  Birhen,  1653  71 

Jesu,  geh  voran     -----       Zinzendorf  406 


TRANSLATIONS  FROM  THE   GERMAN.  467 

NO. 

Jesu,  komm  doch  selbst  zu  mir    -    J.  Scheffler,  1668  229 

Jesu,  meine  Freude       -                       J.Franck,  1653  232 

Jesu,  meines  Lebens  Leben    -    E.  C.  Horn  burg,  1659  63 
Jesus  Christus,  unser  Heiland,  der  den 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  95 
Jesus  Christus,  unser  Heiland,  der  von       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  183 
Jesus,  Jesus  nichts  als  Jesus  -  Ludaemilia  Elizabeth 

Countess  of  Schwarzburg,  1668  230 
Jesus,  meine  Zuversicht        -         Louisa  Henrietta 

Electress  of  Brandenburg,  1653  94 

Jesus  nimmt  die  Suender  an     -    F.  Neumeister,  1719  195 

Konini,  du  wertes  Loesegeld-M.  J.  G.  Olearius,  1711       21 
Komm,  Gott  Schoepf er,  heil'ger  Geist  -       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  109 
Konim,  heiliger  Geist,  Herre  Gott       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  lb2i  111 
Komm,  O  komm,  du  Geist  des  Lebens        - 

J.  Neander,  1679     113 

Lass  mich  dein  sein  und  bleiben        - 

Dr.  N.  Selneccer,  1587  156 

Lasst  uns  alle  f  roehlich  sein   -      U.  Langhanns,  1500  29 

Liebe,  die  du  mich  zum  Bilde      -      J.  Scheffler,  1657  268 

Liebster  Jesu,  hier  sind  wir      -     B.  Schm  olck,  1704  178 

Liebster  Jesu,  wir  sind  hier     -    T.  Clausnitzer,  1671  4 
Lobe   den  Herren,  den  maechtigen   Koenig  der 

Ehren       -----       j.  Keander,  1679  326 

Lobt  Gott,  ihr  Christen  allzugleich-iV.  Herman,  1560  34 

Mache  dich,  mein  Geist  bereit      - 

Dr.  J.  B.  Freystein,  1704     273 
Macht  hoch  die  Thuer,  die  Thor'  macht  weit     - 

G.  Weissel,  1633       30 
Meinen  Jesum  lass'  ichnicht  -  M.  C  Keymann,  1656     235 

Mensch,  willt  du  leben  seliglich-  Dr.  M.  Luther,  1525  173 

Mir  ist  ein  geistlich  Kirchelein-I>r.  B.  Derschan,) 539  280 
Mir  nach,  spricht  Christus,  unser  Held      - 

J.  Scheffler,  1658  246 
Mit'lried'  und  Freud'  ich  f  ahr'  dahin                -      - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  54 

Mitten  wir  im  Leben  sind     -      Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  384 

Nun  bitten  wir  den  heiligen  Geist       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1525  120 
Nun  danket  alle  Gott  -  -  M.  M.  Rinkirt,  1644  321 
Nun  f reut  euch,  lieben  Christen,  g'mein 

Dr.  M.Luther.  152? 


468  TRANSLATIONS  FROM  THE  GERMAN. 

NO. 

Nun  Gott  Lob,  es  ist  vollbracht  -  M.  H.  Schenck,  1680  11 
Nun  kommt  der  Heiden  Heiland        - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1534  36 
Nun  kommt  das  neue  Kirchenjalir      - 

Dr.  J.  Olearius,  1671  15 

Nun  lasst  uns  den  Leib  begraben  -  M.  TFefsse,  1531  38C 

Nun  lasst  uns  gelm  und  treten    -   P.  Gerhardt,  1653  4* 

Nun  lob\  mein'  Seel'  den  Herren-J.  Graumann,  1525  319 

Nunruhenalle  Waelder    -      -       P.  Gerhardt,  1653  301 

Nun  sich  der  Tag  geendet  hat- Dr.  J.  F.  Hcrzog,  1670  303 

0  dass  ich  tausen  Zungen  haette    -    J.  Menzer,  1704  324 

O  frommer  und  getreuer  Gott    -  B.  Ringivaldt,  1598  197 

O  Gott,  du  frommer  Gott        -       J.  Heermann,  1630  265 

O  Haupt  vollBlutund  Wunden   -  P.  Gerhardt,  1659  74 

O  heirger  Geist,  du  ew'ger  Gott     -    B.  Helder,  1635  118 
O  heil'ger  Geist,  kehr'bei  uns  ein        - 

M .  M .  Schiem er,  1650  119 

O  heilige  Dreifaltigkeit       -       -       M.  Behemb,  1608  292 

O  Herre  Gott,  in  meiner  Not  -  Dr.  N.  Selneccer,  1587  383 
O  Jesu  Christ,  mein  schoenstes  Licht        - 

P.  Gerhardt,  1656  234 

O  Jesu  Christ,  mein's  Lebens  Licht-Jf.  Behemh,  1608  li 

O  Jesu Christe,  wahres  Licht    -    J.  Heermann,  1630  16i 

O  Koenig  alter  Ehren       -        -        M.  Behemb.  1606  51 

8  Lamm  Gottes,  unschuldig       -        N.  Decius,  1523  76 

Laemmlein  Gottes,  Jesu  Christ  -  B.  Helder,  1620  198 

O  Traurigkeit,  O  Herzeleid                       J.  Rist,  1641  75 

OVaterherz        -                                 -A.  Knapp,  1850  41? 

O  Welt,  sieh  hier  dein  Leben     -      P.  Gerhardt,  1653  77 
O  wie  selig  seid  ihr  doch,  ihr  Frommen     - 

M.  S.  Dac7i,1635  38l 

Rett',  o  Herr  Jesu,  rett'  dein'  Ehr'  : 

J.  Heerman,  1630  168 

Sehmuecke  dich,  O  Hebe  Seele       -      J. Franck,  1649  183 
Sei  Lob  und  Ehr'  dem  hoechsten  Gut        - 

J.  Schuetz,  1673  333 
Sollt'  esgleichbis  weilen  scheinen       - 

M.  C.  Titius,  1663  360 
Sollt'  ich  meinem  Gott  nicht  singen        - 

P.  Gerhardt,  1659  317 

Soruhestdu        -                         -          S.  Frank,  1716  80 
So  wahr  ich  teb',  spricht  Gott,  der  Herr 

N.  Herman,  1560  181 

Valet  will  ich  dir  geben    -       M.  V.  Herberger,  1613  371 


TRANSLATIONS    FROM  THE   GERMAN.  469 

NO. 

Vater  unser  im  Himruelreicli  -  Dr.  M.  Luther ,  1539  176 

Verleih  uns  Frieden  gnaediglich-Dr.  31.  Luther,  1529  152 

Verzage nicht,  du  Haeunein  klein-  J.  Fabricius,  1631  143 
Vom  Himmel  kani  der  Engel  Schaar    - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1543  39 
Vom  Himmel  hoch  da  komm'  ich  her       - 

Dr.  M.  Luiher,  1535  22 

Von  Gott  will  ich  nicht  lassen-M.  L.  Helmbold.  1563  34 i 

"Wach  auf ,  Du  Geist  der  ersten  Zeugen     - 

C.  H.  Bogatzky,  1750     408 
Wachet  auf  !  raft  uns  die  Stimme     - 

Dr.  Ph.  Xicolai,  1599      399 
Waer'  Gott  nicht  mit  uns  diese  Zeit        - 

Dr.  M.Luther,  1525  136 
Wamni  sollt'  ich  mich  denn  graemen        - 

P.  Gerhardt,  1653  395 
Was  alle  Weisheit  in  der  Welt  -  P.  Gerhardt,16m  129 
Was  frag'  ich  nach  der  Welt  -M.  G.  M.  PfcfferKn,  1667  282 
Was  fuercht'st  du,  Feind  Herodes,  sehr 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1541  52 
Was  giebst  du  denn,  O  meine  Seele     - 

M.  K.  T.  Lochner,WiS     271 
Wass  Gott  thut,  das  ist  wohlgethan    - 

M.  &  Rodigast,  1675  563 
Was  Gott  thut,  das  ist  wohlgethan  - 

Benjamin  Schmotk,  1720  446 
Was  kannich  doch  fuer  Dank-  Dr.  J.  GeseMus,  J 647  252 
Was  mein  Gott  will,  gescheh'  allzeit        - 

AWr.  of  Brandenburg  ,1555     362 
Weg,  mein  Herz,  mit  dem  Gedanken         - 

P.  Gerhardt,  1653  347 
Weil  ich  Jesu  Schaefleinhin 

Henrietta  L.  vonHayn,YH&     440 
Wenn  meine  Suend'  mich  kraenken        - 

Dr,J.  Gesenius,164S  87 
Wenn  mein  Stuendlein  vorhanden  ist 

N.  Herman,  1560  386 
Wenn  wir  in  hoechsten  Noeten  sein       - 

Dr.  P.  Eber,  1547  384 
Werde  munter,  mein  Gemuete  -  J.  Rist,  1542  304 
Wer  Gott  vertraut  -  -  J.  Muehlmann,  1598  316 
Wer  nur  den  liehen  Gott  laesst  walten 

G.  Neumar^WX  350 
Wer  weiss,  wienahemir  mein  Ende        - 

Emilia  JulianaCountess  of  Schwazrburg—Ruaol- 
sUm       -        -        -.-,-_       1688     386 


470     TRANSLATIONS  FROM  THE  GERMAN. 

NO. 

Wie  schoen  leuchtet  der  Morgenstern       - 

Dr.  Ph.Nicolcii,  1697  239 
Wie  schoen  leucht't  uns  der  Morgenstern 

B.  Wiesenmeyer.im  288 

"Wie soil  ichdich  empfangen       -      P. Gerhnnlt,  1653  32 

Wie  wtihl  hast  Du  gelabet        -       Johann  Hist,  1651  4-2 
Wie  wohl  ist  mir,  O  Fieund  der  Seelen 

W.  C.  Dewier,  K92  237 

Wir  Christenleut,                                   C.  Fugger,  15*J2  40 
Wir  danken  dir,  Herr  Jesu  Christ,  dass  du  i'uer 

M.  C.  Yischer,  1518  85 
Wir  danken  dir,  Herr  Jesu  Christ,  dass  du  gen 

Dr.  X.Selneccer,  158?  108 

Wir  danken  dir,  0  treuer  Gott-Dr.  N.  8t I necct  r,  1557  leO 
Wir  glauben  all'  an  eiuen  Gott,  Sehoepfer 

Dr.  M.  Luther.  1525  175 
Wir  glauben  air  an  einen  Gott,  Vater       - 

M.  T.  Clausnitzer,  1671  174 

Wir  singen  dir,  Immanuel       -       P.  Gerhnn.lt,  1856  38 

Wo  (xott  der  Herr  nieht  bei  uns      Dr.  J.  Jonas,  1524  137 
Wuhl  dem,  der  in  Gottesfurcht  steht        - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1624  250 

Wohl  einem  Haus,  wo  Jesus  Christ  -  C.  H.  von  Pfcit,  457 
Wo  willst  du  hin,  weil'a  Abend  ist-JS.  C.  Hamburg  16*1     97 

Zeuch  ein  zu  meinen  Thoren     -     P.  Gerharclt.  1653  117 

Zeuch  uns  nach  dir         -        -        F,  Fabricius,  1UJ8  IOC 
Z  ion  klagt  mit  Angst  und  Schmerzen       - 

J.  Heermann,  1636  307 


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